Monroe village, Nebraska Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Monroe village is a small community located in Nebraska. The total population is 248. It ranks as the 322nd most populous out of 584 cities and towns in Nebraska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Monroe village is 33.9 years. This is 9% lower than the state median of 37.1 years. With 29.0% of the population under 18, Monroe village has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Monroe village is $66,250. This is 12% lower than the state median of $74,985. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 16% lower. The poverty rate stands at 8.9%. This is 13% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.3%. The unemployment rate is 3.0%. This is 1% higher than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $115,000. Housing costs are 49% lower than the state median of $223,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Monroe village is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Monroe village has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.2%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 12.3%.

Education

9.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 71% lower than the state rate of 34.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Monroe village, Nebraska is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Nebraska state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 584 Census-designated places in Nebraska. For official data, visit data.census.gov.