Monroe County's estimated 2026 population is 9,208 with a growth rate of 1.76% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Monroe County is the 91st largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 8,787 and has seen a growth of 4.79% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Monroe County includes 92.93% White, 4.04% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Native American, other race, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (92.93%)
Black or African American (4.04%)
Two or more races (2.08%)
Native American (0.5%)
Other race (0.36%)
Asian (0.1%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,059 | 92.93% |
| Black or African American | 350 | 4.04% |
| Two or more races | 180 | 2.08% |
| Native American | 43 | 0.5% |
| Other race | 31 | 0.36% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.1% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Monroe County's average per capita income is $40,547. Household income levels show a median of $48,299. The poverty rate stands at 15.97%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $79,063 | - |
| Families | $72,753 | $84,560 |
| Households | $48,299 | $64,338 |
| Non Families | $22,841 | $32,179 |
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