Monroe City is a city located in Monroe County Missouri. Monroe City has a 2024 population of 2,654. Monroe City is currently declining at a rate of -0.04% annually and its population has decreased by -0.11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,657 in 2020.
The average household income in Monroe City is $70,320 with a poverty rate of 12.61%. The median age in Monroe City is 40 years: 38.8 years for males, and 40.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Monroe City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,752 | 87.03% |
| Black or African American | 266 | 8.41% |
| Two or more races | 108 | 3.42% |
| Native American | 35 | 1.11% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.03% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,185 | 2.59 | 50.4 | 49.6 |
| Married | 491 | 3.51 | 60.5 | 39.5 |
| Non Family | 433 | 1.15 | 36 | 64 |
| Female | 199 | 3.17 | 45.2 | 54.8 |
| Male | 62 | 3.58 | 87.1 | 12.9 |
3.31
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Household Size
50.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 300 | 14.13% |
| Associates Degree | 159 | 7.49% |
| Bachelors Degree | 265 | 12.48% |
| Graduate Degree | 132 | 6.22% |
| High School Graduate | 897 | 42.25% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31 | 1.46% |
| Some College | 339 | 15.97% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,841 | 1,615 | 384 |
| Black | 220 | 130 | 6 |
| Hispanic | 26 | 26 | 2 |
| Native American | 20 | 20 | 5 |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 5 | 0 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 25%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $40,938 | $51,250 | $39,844 |
| Graduate Degree | $48,625 | $54,063 | $41,875 |
| High School Graduate | $40,067 | $39,769 | $40,254 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,767 | $28,733 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,942 | $39,417 | $33,173 |
| Some College | $35,320 | $49,306 | $28,906 |
$36,942
Average Earnings
$39,417
Average Male
$33,173
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.19% of Monroe City residents speak only English, while 1.81% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 1.23% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,679 | 261 | 9.74% |
| Black | 254 | 56 | 22.05% |
| Multiple | 108 | 54 | 50% |
| Native | 33 | 20 | 60.61% |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 100% |
12.61%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.73%
Male Poverty Rate
12.48%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Monroe City is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Monroe City is White, with 9.74% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.86%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.2%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.49%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41.07% |
| High School | 11.29% |
| Some College | 8.38% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.79% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 50% |
| Female Employed | 9.27% |
| Male Employed | 5.17% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $74,949 | $90,250 |
| Households | $52,883 | $70,320 |
| Married Families | $93,942 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,805 | $33,609 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.2%
Male Marriage Rate
40.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
176
Number of Veterans
142
Male Veterans
34
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 68 |
| First Gulf War | 44 |
| Second Gulf War | 21 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 61 |
| 35 to 54 | 51 |
| 75+ | 43 |
| 55 to 64 | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 146 | 6.98% |
| Black | 30 | 13.64% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
22.16%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.34%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.3%
Labor Force Participation
58.6%
Employment Rate
0.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
77.51%
Born in Monroe City
98.48%
Native Born
1.52%
Foreign Born
1.33%
Non Citizen
0.19%
Naturalized
98.48% of Monroe City residents were born in the United States, with 77.51% having been born in Missouri. 1.33% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,651 | 0 | 0% |
| 2028 | 2,651 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2027 | 2,652 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2026 | 2,653 | 0 | 0% |
| 2025 | 2,653 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2024 | 2,654 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2023 | 2,655 | 12 | 0.45% |
| 2022 | 2,643 | -17 | -0.64% |
| 2021 | 2,660 | 3 | 0.11% |
| 2020 | 2,657 | 221 | 9.07% |
| 2019 | 2,436 | -4 | -0.16% |
| 2018 | 2,440 | 6 | 0.25% |
| 2017 | 2,434 | -11 | -0.45% |
| 2016 | 2,445 | -3 | -0.12% |
| 2015 | 2,448 | -27 | -1.09% |
| 2014 | 2,475 | -16 | -0.64% |
| 2013 | 2,491 | 11 | 0.44% |
| 2012 | 2,480 | -5 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2,485 | -31 | -1.23% |
| 2010 | 2,516 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,588 | -113 | -4.18% |
| 1990 | 2,701 | 144 | 5.63% |
| 1980 | 2,557 | -94 | -3.55% |