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Monroe County

State:
Missouri
County Seat:
Paris

Monroe County's estimated 2025 population is 8,824 with a growth rate of 0.72% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Monroe County is the 92nd largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 8,787 and has seen a growth of 0.42% since that time.

8,824
Total Population
14
Population Density (mi²)
92
Population Rank (State)
63 0.72%
Annual Population Growth

Monroe County Population

Monroe County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Monroe County includes 92.93% White, 4.04% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Native American, other race, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White8,05992.93%
Black or African American3504.04%
Two or more races1802.08%
Native American430.5%
Other race310.36%
Asian90.1%

Monroe County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Monroe County's average per capita income is $40,547. Household income levels show a median of $48,299. The poverty rate stands at 15.97%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$79,063-
Families$72,753$84,560
Households$48,299$64,338
Non Families$22,841$32,179

$40,547

Average Income

$48,299

Median Household Income

15.97%

Poverty Rate