Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Monroe City, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,028

Median Agei

37.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

84.9%2,572

Black

7.9%238

Two or More

4.9%147

Hispanic/Latino

2%62

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%8

Asian

0%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.5%109

High School Diploma

42.7%850

Some College (<1 yr)

6.6%131

Some College (1+ yr)

7.8%156

Associate's Degree

7.9%158

Bachelor's Degree

11.6%230

Master's Degree

5.5%109

Professional Degree

0.4%8

Doctorate

0.1%1

HS or Higher

88.1%

BA or Higher

17.5%

Graduate+

5.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$159,300

Median Renti

$668

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

46.9%529

Renter-Occupied

53.1%600

Total Units

1,420

Homeownership

46.9%

Vacancy Rate

20.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.7%30

$50K–$100K

15.5%82

$100K–$150K

22.3%118

$150K–$200K

31.2%165

$200K–$300K

17.6%93

$300K–$500K

5.9%31

$500K–$1M

1.9%10

Rent Distribution

Under $500

154

$500–$750

178

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

1.2%17

2000–2009

7.8%111

1990–1999

6.7%95

1980–1989

16.9%240

1970–1979

27.1%385

1960–1969

12.4%176

1950–1959

6%85

1940–1949

3.2%45

1939 or earlier

18.7%266

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

53.8%607

Electricity

44.5%502

Bottled/LP Gas

0.9%10

Wood

0.9%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$55,737

Mean Household Incomei

$71,514

Per Capita Incomei

$27,016

Poverty Ratei

12.5%

Unemploymenti

0.7%

Labor Forcei

1,334

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.3%60

$10K–$15K

6.6%74

$15K–$20K

2.3%26

$20K–$25K

10.9%123

$25K–$30K

2%23

$30K–$35K

3.1%35

$35K–$40K

7.7%87

$40K–$45K

4.7%53

$45K–$50K

3.3%37

$50K–$60K

8.4%95

$60K–$75K

6.9%78

$75K–$100K

16.7%188

$100K–$125K

6.2%70

$125K–$150K

2.7%30

$150K–$200K

8.8%99

$200K+

4.5%51

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers14 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

461.5%

By Region

Top Countries

United Kingdom

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

120(5.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.4%Insured

9.6%Uninsured