Population 8,734 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Monroe County
Household size in Monroe County
| Period | Monroe County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.31 | 2.49 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.43 | 2.52 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.30 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.55 | 2.49 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.24 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
The average household in Monroe County has 2.55 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. That is in line with the rest of Missouri. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.31, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Monroe County
| Period | Monroe County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.4 | 38.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.7 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.9 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.5 | 40.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.1 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Monroe County skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.5, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 41.4 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Monroe County
| Period | Monroe County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 11.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.4% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 11.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Monroe County: 7.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.8 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Monroe County has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Missouri counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Monroe County
Renters in Monroe County
| Period | Monroe County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.6% | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.7% | 32.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.5% | 33.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 25.7% | 31.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
About a quarter of households in Monroe County rent their homes (25.7%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Among homeowners, 64.5% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the northeast; owners are most common in the southeast. The renter share has risen 2.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Monroe County
| Period | Monroe County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.5% | 11.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.8% | 12.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 22.5% | 12.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.1% | 10.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Monroe County: 21.1% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 0.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Monroe County
| Period | Monroe County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1976 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1979 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1976 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Monroe County run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1976 against 1980. Missouri as a whole looks much the same. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Monroe County
| Period | Monroe County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $493 | $740 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $552 | $816 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $581 | $899 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $682 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$190 | +$383 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Monroe County costs $682 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $190 a month from 2006–10, a 38% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 24.0% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Monroe County
Bachelor's degrees in Monroe County
| Period | Monroe County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.0% | 26.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.0% | 27.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.3% | 29.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.5% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Monroe County: 17.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 5.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Monroe County
| Period | Monroe County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.8% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.1% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.6% | 90.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.1% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.3 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in Monroe County have finished high school (91.1%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of Missouri. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.3 points, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Monroe County
| Period | Monroe County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 7.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.3% | 4.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.7% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Monroe County has been strong: just 1.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only five of Missouri's 115 counties have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.5 points, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Monroe County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe County | 2.55 | 45.5 | 7.4% | 25.7% | 21.1% | 1976 | $682 | 17.5% | 91.1% | 1.7% |
| Ralls County | 2.65 | 46.5 | 5.8% | 14.5% | 16.9% | 1981 | $731 | 17.2% | 91.6% | 4.5% |
| Randolph County | 2.51 | 39.5 | 12.9% | 28.6% | 14.8% | 1973 | $791 | 17.9% | 89.7% | 4.6% |
| Chariton County | 2.68 | 45.2 | 6.7% | 16.5% | 27.5% | 1968 | $600 | 22.7% | 92.3% | 3.6% |
| Pike County | 2.44 | 42.6 | 12.9% | 22.3% | 17.5% | 1959 | $685 | 18.5% | 91.3% | 4.1% |
| Scott County | 2.41 | 45.5 | 9.3% | 21.0% | 14.1% | 1963 | $915 | 21.6% | 92.4% | 2.8% |
| Carroll County | 2.38 | 43.6 | 11.6% | 28.1% | 21.2% | 1962 | $752 | 20.3% | 90.1% | 4.8% |
| Caldwell County | 2.33 | 42.7 | 10.6% | 21.8% | 11.1% | 1975 | $741 | 20.1% | 92.0% | 2.8% |
| Clinton County | 2.54 | 43.5 | 8.8% | 24.3% | 9.0% | 1978 | $996 | 22.0% | 92.5% | 2.6% |
| Christian County | 2.43 | 43.8 | 8.2% | 24.8% | 10.6% | 1959 | $807 | 16.7% | 90.4% | 4.7% |
| Atchison County | 2.65 | 37.5 | 12.7% | 28.1% | 17.4% | 1965 | $874 | 23.5% | 95.0% | 4.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Monroe County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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