Monroe County, Iowa Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Monroe County is located in Iowa with a total population of 7,546. It is the 87th most populous county out of 99 in Iowa.

Age Demographics

The median age in Monroe County is 42.1 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 38.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Monroe County is $72,518. This is about average than the state median of $73,147. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 8% lower. The poverty rate stands at 9.2%. This is 17% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.0%. The unemployment rate is 2.9%. This is 19% lower than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $135,900. Housing costs are 31% lower than the state median of $195,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Monroe County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 83.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 71.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Monroe County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.1% of all residents. Asian residents account for 0.8%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 7.0%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.

Education

20.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 35% lower than the state rate of 30.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.6%.