What is the population of Monroe, Iowa?

Monroe has a population of approximately 2,120 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Monroe, Iowa located?

Monroe is located in Iowa, United States, at approximate coordinates 41.5189°, -93.1037°.

What is the median household income in Monroe?

The median household income in Monroe is approximately $80,375 based on the most recent open data.

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Monroe

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Monroe

Total population

2,120

Median home value

$177,200

19%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$80,375

Monroe$80k

National$74k

Founded

1851

Elevation282 m

Land area4.39 km²

Weather76°F · Partly Sunny

Coordinates41.52°, -93.10°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Founded

1851

Elevation

282 m

Area

4.39 km²

head of government

Doug Duinink

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Overview

Monroe is a city in Jasper and Marion counties in Iowa, United States. The population was 1,967 at the time of the 2020 census.

History & geography

History

Monroe was laid out in 1851 by Adam Tool and was originally called Tool's Point. The name was soon changed to Monroe."Tool's point" is now the name of a park located in the city.

Geography

Monroe's longitude and latitude coordinates in decimal form are 41.521880, -93.103492. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land.

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Demographics & economy

Median age

35.3

Median home value

$177,200

Housing units

885

Poverty rate

8.1%

Unemployment

Race & ethnicity

White

96.5%

Black

0.1%

Asian

1.5%

Hispanic

1.3%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

41.5189

Longitude

-93.1037

Water area

—

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

This Afternoon

76°F

Partly Sunny

Tonight

70°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Saturday

82°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Saturday Night

64°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Sunday

68°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Sunday Night

58°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Forecast for Monroe, IA from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

29.7%

Diabetes

8.6%

Adult obesity

36.5%

Binge drinking

22.9%

Adult smoking

14.7%

No leisure activity

21.2%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Schools

Total

Elementary

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

PCM High School
High · Monroe · 357 students · 14.3:1 ratio
Prairie City Elementary School
Elementary · Prairie City · 320 students · 15.2:1 ratio
PCM Middle School
Middle · Prairie City · 247 students · 13:1 ratio
Monroe Elementary School
Elementary · Monroe · 206 students · 13.7:1 ratio

Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).