Monroe County's estimated 2026 population is 9,061 with a growth rate of 1.14% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Monroe County is the 92nd largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 8,787 and has seen a growth of 3.12% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 45.7 years
Female: 47.1 years
Male: 44.7 years
There are 6,818 adults, (2,180 of whom are seniors) in Monroe County.
Female: 4,220 (48.3%)
Male: 4,514 (51.7%)
The racial composition of Monroe County includes 92.75% White, 3.54% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Native American, Asian, other race and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,101 | 92.75% |
| Black or African American | 309 | 3.54% |
| Two or more races | 221 | 2.53% |
| Native American | 37 | 0.42% |
| Asian | 34 | 0.39% |
| Other race | 32 | 0.37% |
Monroe County's average per capita income is $42,346. Household income levels show a median of $54,516. The poverty rate stands at 14.18%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $91,860 | - |
| Families | $80,288 | $90,852 |
| Households | $54,516 | $70,284 |
| Non Families | $26,425 | $35,186 |
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