Monroe County, Illinois
Monroe County is home to 35,036 people. 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line, below the Illinois rate (11.8%). The median household income is $102,880.
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| Measure | Value | Illinois | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 35,036 | 12,694,798 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $102,880 | $83,390 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 5.0% | 11.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 5.2% | 15.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 2.5% | 6.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38.7% | 37.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $282,100 | $263,300 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $1,042 | $1,274 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 46.9% | 47.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 1.2% | 14.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 43.2 years | 39.0 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Randolph County
- St. Clair County
- Jefferson County, Missouri
- Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri
- St. Louis County, Missouri
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.