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Monroe County

State:
Missouri
County Seat:
Paris

Monroe County's estimated 2025 population is 8,824 with a growth rate of 0.72% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Monroe County is the 92nd largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 8,787 and has seen a growth of 0.42% since that time.

8,824
Total Population
14
Population Density (mi²)
92
Population Rank (State)
63 0.72%
Annual Population Growth

Monroe County Population

Monroe County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

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, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Native American

Other race

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White8,05992.93%
Black or African American3504.04%
Two or more races1802.08%
Native American430.5%
Other race310.36%
Asian90.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

Monroe County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

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%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$79,063-
Families$72,753$84,560
Households$48,299$64,338
Non Families$22,841$32,179

$40,547

Average Income

$48,299

Median Household Income

15.97%

Poverty Rate