Monroe County, Iowa

Not to be confused with Monroe, Iowa.

Monroe County, Iowa
240px The courthouse in Albia is on the NRHP
Location in the U.S. state of Iowa
Iowa's location in the U.S.
Founded	1843
Seat	Albia
Largest city	Albia
Area
• Total	434 sq mi (1,124 km2)
• Land	434 sq mi (1,124 km2)
• Water	0.6 sq mi (2 km2), 0.1%
Population
• (2010)	7,970
• Density	18/sq mi (7/km²)
Congressional district	2nd
Time zone	Central: UTC-6/-5
Website	monroecoia.us

Monroe County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2010 census, the population was 7,970. The county seat is Albia. The county was named for James Monroe, fifth President of the United States.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 434 square miles (1,120 km²), of which 434 square miles (1,120 km²) is land and 0.6 square miles (1.6 km²) (0.1%) is water.

Major highways

• U.S. Highway 34
• Iowa Highway 5
• Iowa Highway 137

Adjacent counties

• Marion County (northwest)
• Mahaska County (northeast)
• Wapello County (east)
• Appanoose County (south)
• Lucas County (west)

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
1850	2,884		—
1860	8,612		198.6%
1870	12,724		47.7%
1880	13,719		7.8%
1890	13,666		−0.4%
1900	17,985		31.6%
1910	25,429		41.4%
1920	23,467		−7.7%
1930	15,010		−36.0%
1940	14,553		−3.0%
1950	11,814		−18.8%
1960	10,463		−11.4%
1970	9,357		−10.6%
1980	9,209		−1.6%
1990	8,114		−11.9%
2000	8,016		−1.2%
2010	7,970		−0.6%
Est. 2014	8,001		0.4%
U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1960 1900-1990 1990-2000 2010-2013

2010 census

The 2010 census recorded a population of 7,970 in the county, with a population density of 18.389/sq mi (7.100/km²). There were 3,884 housing units, of which 3,213 were occupied.

2000 census

File:USA Monroe County, Iowa age pyramid.svg

2000 Census Age Pyramid for Monroe County

As of the census of 2000, there were 8,016 people, 3,228 households, and 2,211 families residing in the county. The population density was 18 people per square mile (7/km²). There were 3,588 housing units at an average density of 8 per square mile (3/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.40% White, 0.20% Black or African American, 0.36% Native American, 0.40% Asian, 0.12% from other races, and 0.51% from two or more races. 0.50% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 3,228 households out of which 30.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.20% were married couples living together, 8.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.50% were non-families. 28.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the county the population is spread out with 25.30% under the age of 18, 7.20% from 18 to 24, 25.00% from 25 to 44, 23.00% from 45 to 64, and 19.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 94.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.60 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $34,877, and the median income for a family was $41,611. Males had a median income of $31,667 versus $21,401 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,155. About 5.60% of families and 9.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.20% of those under age 18 and 5.90% of those age 65 or over.

Communities

Cities

• Albia
• Eddyville
• Lovilia
• Melrose

Unincorporated community

• Avery

Ghost town

• Buxton

See also

• Monroe County Courthouse
• National Register of Historic Places listings in Monroe County, Iowa

External links

• County website
• Albia Area Chamber of Commerce
• Monroe County Hospital