Monroe County, Iowa
Monroe County is home to 7,513 people. 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line, below the Iowa rate (11.1%). The median household income is $70,996.
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| Measure | Value | Iowa | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,513 | 3,210,507 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $70,996 | $75,059 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 9.2% | 11.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 10.4% | 12.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 3.6% | 5.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.4% | 31.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $156,300 | $208,000 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $798 | $972 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 54.3% | 43.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 0.7% | 5.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 41.8 years | 38.6 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.