Monroe City is a city located in Monroe County, Missouri. Monroe City has a 2026 population of 2,727. Monroe City is currently growing at a rate of 0.41% annually and its population has increased by 2.36% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,664 in 2020.
The median household income in Monroe City is $55,737 with a poverty rate of 12.67%. The median age in Monroe City is 37.5 years: 35 years for males, and 39.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 101.6 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 37.5 years
Female: 39.7 years
Male: 35 years
There are 2,235 adults, (509 of whom are seniors) in Monroe City.
Female: 1,502 (49.6%)
Male: 1,526 (50.4%)
The racial composition of Monroe City includes 85.9% White, 7.86% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,601 | 85.9% |
| Black or African American | 238 | 7.86% |
| Two or more races | 180 | 5.94% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.26% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.03% |
Monroe City 's average per capita income is $38,250. Household income levels show a median of $55,737. The poverty rate stands at 12.67%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $99,091 | - |
| Families | $77,325 | $93,627 |
| Households | $55,737 | $71,514 |
| Non Families | $22,149 | $29,444 |
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