Monroe County's estimated 2025 population is 7,452 with a growth rate of -0.35% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Monroe County is the 87th largest county in Iowa. The 2010 population was 7,993 and has seen a growth of -6.77% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Monroe County includes 95.27% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American, other race and multiracial populations.
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Other race
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,189 | 95.27% |
| Two or more races | 250 | 3.31% |
| Asian | 62 | 0.82% |
| Black or African American | 16 | 0.21% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.15% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.12% |
| Other race | 9 | 0.12% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Monroe County's average per capita income is $52,515. Household income levels show a median of $72,518. The poverty rate stands at 9.17%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $94,583 | - |
| Families | $84,061 | $92,582 |
| Households | $72,518 | $82,429 |
| Non Families | $36,544 | $59,650 |
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