Monroe County, Missouri

Total Population: 8,672

County Seat: Paris

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Median Home Value

$147,400

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$48,299

Across all households

Median Age

45.8 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

17.4%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)91.9%
Black (Non-Hispanic)4.0%
Hispanic or Latino1.7%
Two or More Races1.4%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
Other Race0.3%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.1%

Under 18 Years

22.0%

65 Years and Over

24.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

48.7%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.2%

No Health Insurance

11.5%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

89.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

17.4%

Enrolled in College (18+)

3.4%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$48,299

Mean Household Income

$64,338

Per Capita Income

$27,776

Unemployment Rate (16+)

1.5%

In Labor Force (19–64)

71.2%

SNAP / Food Stamps

7.9%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$147,400

Median Rent

$667/mo

Total Housing Units

4,476

Owner-Occupied

75.0%

Renter-Occupied

25.0%

Vacancy Rate

22.7%

Married Couple Households

49.9%

Cohabiting Couple Households

4.2%

Male Householder, No Partner

21.0%

Female Householder, No Partner

24.8%

Average Household Size

2.45

Broadband Internet Access

80.2%

Housing Built Since 2010

7.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 29137.