Monroe County, Missouri
County
Overview
- County Name
- Monroe County
- State
- Missouri
- FIPS Code
- 29137
- State FIPS
- 29
- County FIPS
- 137
Geography
- Land Area
- 647.64 sq mi
- Water Area
- 22.53 sq mi
- Total Area
- 670.17 sq mi
- Latitude
- 39.498270
- Longitude
- -92.006458
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 8,682
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 6,774
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 8,526 | 98.2% |
| Hispanic | 153 | 1.8% |
| White | 8,033 | 92.5% |
| Black | 275 | 3.2% |
| Asian | 35 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 40 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 18 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 6,682 | 98.6% |
| Hispanic | 95 | 1.4% |
| White | 6,331 | 93.5% |
| Black | 221 | 3.3% |
| Asian | 44 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 66 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 6 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 8,734
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $54,994
- Poverty Rate
- 13.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,216
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 8,101 | 92.8% |
| Black | 309 | 3.5% |
| Asian | 34 | 0.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 5,212
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,061 | 20.4% |
| Republican | 2,877 | 55.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 1,274 | 24.4% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 2,537 | 48.7% |
| Female | 2,661 | 51.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 4,699 | 90.2% |
| Hispanic | 48 | 0.9% |
| Black | 17 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 19 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 2,797
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 53.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 2,552 | 54.3% |
| Hispanic | 20 | 41.7% |
| Black | 7 | 41.2% |
| Asian | 10 | 52.6% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,385 | 54.6% |
| Female | 1,405 | 52.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 2,806 (45.1%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,172 (18.7%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 4,467
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $141,605
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $694
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 80.1%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 3.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 26.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.