Monroe township is located in Adams County Indiana. Monroe township has a 2024 population of 3,786. Monroe township is currently declining at a rate of -0.68% annually and its population has decreased by -2.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,866 in 2020.
The average household income in Monroe township is $68,708 with a poverty rate of 17.58%. The median age in Monroe township is 42.2 years: 39.9 years for males, and 44.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Monroe township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,463 | 89.85% |
| Two or more races | 240 | 6.23% |
| Other race | 97 | 2.52% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 35 | 0.91% |
| Black or African American | 10 | 0.26% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.23% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,612 | 2.33 | 68.2 | 31.8 |
| Non Family | 723 | 1.19 | 53 | 47 |
| Married | 693 | 3.16 | 85.7 | 14.3 |
| Female | 110 | 3.61 | 53.6 | 46.4 |
| Male | 86 | 3.59 | 73.3 | 26.7 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
68.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 198 | 7.11% |
| Associates Degree | 218 | 7.83% |
| Bachelors Degree | 336 | 12.06% |
| Graduate Degree | 187 | 6.71% |
| High School Graduate | 1,184 | 42.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 55 | 1.97% |
| Some College | 607 | 21.8% |
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 | 2,600 | 2,352 | 442 |
| 2+ Races | 84 | 84 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 82 | 81 | 81 |
| Other Race | 81 | 81 | 81 |
| Black | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| Asian | 9 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,663 | $44,286 | $48,603 |
| Graduate Degree | $41,760 | $0 | $42,066 |
| High School Graduate | $29,583 | $56,000 | $24,855 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,625 | $47,734 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,078 | $45,852 | $29,764 |
| Some College | $32,989 | $34,044 | $29,500 |
$40,078
Average Earnings
$45,852
Average Male
$29,764
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.96% of Monroe township residents speak only English, while 4.04% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.48% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,390 | 534 | 15.75% |
| Multiple | 240 | 109 | 45.42% |
| Other | 97 | 16 | 16.49% |
| Hispanic | 97 | 16 | 16.49% |
| Black | 5 | 5 | 100% |
17.58%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.22%
Male Poverty Rate
22.15%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Monroe township is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Monroe township is White, with 15.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.36%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.63%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.6%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.9% |
| Some College | 17.72% |
| High School | 10.26% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.57% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 21.23% |
| Male Employed | 1.72% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,321 | $90,553 |
| Households | $48,443 | $68,708 |
| Married Families | $83,672 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,578 | $39,975 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.3%
Male Marriage Rate
40.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
254
Number of Veterans
231
Male Veterans
23
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 62 |
| Vietnam | 55 |
| Korea | 11 |
| First Gulf War | 9 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 78 |
| 18 to 34 | 56 |
| 75+ | 54 |
| 65 to 74 | 51 |
| 35 to 54 | 15 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 222 | 7.74% |
| 2+ Races | 27 | 13.11% |
| Black | 5 | 50% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.13%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.06%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.2%
Labor Force Participation
60.6%
Employment Rate
1%
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
75.77%
Born in Monroe township
95.56%
Native Born
4.44%
Foreign Born
2.05%
Non Citizen
2.39%
Naturalized
95.56% of Monroe township residents were born in the United States, with 75.77% having been born in Indiana. 2.05% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,656 | -26 | -0.71% |
| 2028 | 3,682 | -26 | -0.7% |
| 2027 | 3,708 | -26 | -0.7% |
| 2026 | 3,734 | -26 | -0.69% |
| 2025 | 3,760 | -26 | -0.69% |
| 2024 | 3,786 | -26 | -0.68% |
| 2023 | 3,812 | -26 | -0.68% |
| 2022 | 3,838 | 22 | 0.58% |
| 2021 | 3,816 | -50 | -1.29% |
| 2020 | 3,866 | 165 | 4.46% |
| 2019 | 3,701 | -42 | -1.12% |
| 2018 | 3,743 | -12 | -0.32% |
| 2017 | 3,755 | -29 | -0.77% |
| 2016 | 3,784 | -60 | -1.56% |
| 2015 | 3,844 | -32 | -0.83% |
| 2014 | 3,876 | -10 | -0.26% |
| 2013 | 3,886 | -22 | -0.56% |
| 2012 | 3,908 | -68 | -1.71% |
| 2011 | 3,976 | -28 | -0.7% |
| 2010 | 4,004 | 0 | 0% |