Monroe City, MO Demographics

The total population of Monroe City is estimated to be 3,176 with 1,591 males (50.09%) and 1,585 females (49.91%). There are 6 less females than males in Monroe City.
The median household income in Monroe City was $50,839 in 2021, which marked an a decrease of 1,436(2.75%) from $52,275 in 2020. This income is 68.14% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Monroe City sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 25 to 44 years old, at $76,678. Overall, the median household income for the city of Monroe City stands at $50,839.
In Monroe City, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $32,994 for males and $22,192 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $39,418 for males and $37,552 for females.
In Monroe City, there are just three different racial groups among households. Among these, White households report a median household income of $55,862, followed by Black or African American households at $33,441, and Two or More Races households with a median household income of $15,634.
In 2022, the population of Monroe City was 2,650, a 0.64% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Monroe City's population was 2,667, an increase of 0.26% compared to a population of 2,660 in 2020.
The median age in Monroe City, MO is 40.1, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 22.10% were under the age of 15, 18.56% aged 15 to 29, 42.37% aged 30 to 64, 13.99% aged 65 to 84, and 2.97% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Monroe City population: 85.78% are White, 5.64% are Black or African American, 2.20% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.27% are Asian and 5.11% are multiracial.