Monroe County, Iowa

Total Population: 7,546

County Seat: Albia

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Median Home Value

$135,900

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$72,518

Across all households

Median Age

42.1 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

20.0%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)95.1%
Two or More Races2.7%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.8%
Hispanic or Latino0.8%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
Other Race0.1%

Under 18 Years

23.1%

65 Years and Over

19.8%

Male

50.3%

Female

49.7%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

100.0%

No Health Insurance

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

94.6%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

20.0%

Enrolled in College (18+)

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$72,518

Mean Household Income

$82,429

Per Capita Income

$35,430

Unemployment Rate (16+)

In Labor Force (19–64)

80.1%

SNAP / Food Stamps

8.3%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$135,900

Median Rent

$787/mo

Total Housing Units

3,648

Owner-Occupied

83.8%

Renter-Occupied

16.2%

Vacancy Rate

18.0%

Married Couple Households

48.6%

Cohabiting Couple Households

8.4%

Male Householder, No Partner

18.0%

Female Householder, No Partner

25.0%

Average Household Size

2.47

Broadband Internet Access

82.2%

Housing Built Since 2010

4.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 19135.