Monroe County, Illinois

Total Population: 34,969

County Seat: Waterloo

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Median Home Value

$265,600

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$101,635

Across all households

Median Age

42.5 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

38.2%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)95.3%
Hispanic or Latino1.9%
Two or More Races1.5%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.6%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.5%
Other Race0.3%

Under 18 Years

22.1%

65 Years and Over

18.8%

Male

50.4%

Female

49.6%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.8%

No Health Insurance

2.2%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

95.8%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

38.2%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.8%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$101,635

Mean Household Income

$122,572

Per Capita Income

$49,438

Unemployment Rate (16+)

2.1%

In Labor Force (19–64)

85.9%

SNAP / Food Stamps

5.1%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$265,600

Median Rent

$996/mo

Total Housing Units

14,665

Owner-Occupied

83.8%

Renter-Occupied

16.2%

Vacancy Rate

5.7%

Married Couple Households

59.8%

Cohabiting Couple Households

4.9%

Male Householder, No Partner

13.6%

Female Householder, No Partner

21.7%

Average Household Size

2.51

Broadband Internet Access

91.5%

Housing Built Since 2010

11.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 17133.