2023 ACS Census Data · Population 7,546
Monroe County is a small rural county in Iowa with a population of 7,546. The median household income is $72,518, 11% above the national average. The poverty rate is 9.2%, median home value is $135,900, and 20.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
7,546
2023 estimate
Rank #2688 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$72,518
Household
Rank #862 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$135,900
Owner-occupied
Rank #2254 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
20.0%
Adults 25+
Rank #1909 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
49.7%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
1.6%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
2.4%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
3.9%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
4% above Iowa avg·11% above national avg
Poverty Rate
15% above Iowa avg·39% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
4% below Iowa avg·7% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$35,430
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
9.2%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
61.7%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
15% below Iowa avg·35% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
3% below Iowa avg·15% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
11% above Iowa avg·15% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
5% below Iowa avg·8% above national avg
Housing Units
3,648
Households
2,991
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.5
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,176
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
82.2%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
28 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
16% below Iowa avg·17% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
2% above Iowa avg·7% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
10.4%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
3.1%
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