Demographics & People — Monroe, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,074 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~2,200 |
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| Median Age | 35.3 |
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| Total Households | 874 |
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| Family Households | 561 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.37 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.046 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,001 |
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| Black or African American | 2 |
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| Asian | 30 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 579 |
| German | 548 |
| English | 236 |
| Irish | 171 |
| Dutch | 155 |
| Other groups | 129 |
| European | 114 |
| American | 73 |
| Polish | 54 |
| Norwegian | 49 |
Language
| English Only | 1,946 |
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| Spanish | 18 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,977 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 109 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,447 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.4 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 4.3% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Monroe, Iowa.
