Monroe County's estimated 2026 population is 7,147 with a growth rate of -1.56% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Monroe County is the 89th largest county in Iowa. The 2010 population was 7,993 and has seen a growth of -10.58% 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 (95.27%)
Two or more races (3.31%)
Asian (0.82%)
Black or African American (0.21%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.15%)
Native American (0.12%)
Other race (0.12%)
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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