Monroe County, Iowa

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Monroe County
Monroe County, Iowa Courthouse.jpg
The courthouse in Albia is on the NRHP
Map of Iowa highlighting Monroe County.svg
Location within the U.S. state of Iowa
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Iowa's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 41°01′42″N92°52′12″W / 41.028333333333°N 92.87°W / 41.028333333333; -92.87
CountryFlag of the United States.svg United States
StateFlag of Iowa.svg  Iowa
Founded1843
Seat Albia
Largest cityAlbia
Area
  Total434 sq mi (1,120 km2)
  Land434 sq mi (1,120 km2)
  Water0.6 sq mi (2 km2)  0.1%
Population
 (2020)
  Total7,577
  Estimate 
(2023)
7,504 Decrease2.svg
  Density17/sq mi (6.7/km2)
Time zone UTC−6 (Central)
  Summer (DST) UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district 3rd
Website monroecounty.iowa.gov

Monroe County is a county located in the south central part of the U.S. state of Iowa. In the early 20th century, it was a center of bituminous coal mining and in 1910 had a population of more than 25,000. As mining declined, people moved elsewhere for work. In the 2020 census, the population was 7,577. [1] The county seat is Albia. [2] The county, originally called Kishkekosh County after a famous chief of the Meskwaki, [3] was renamed for James Monroe, fifth President of the United States. [4]

Contents

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. [5]

Major highways

Adjacent counties

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1850 2,884
1860 8,612198.6%
1870 12,72447.7%
1880 13,7197.8%
1890 13,666−0.4%
1900 17,98531.6%
1910 25,42941.4%
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%
2020 7,577−4.9%
2023 (est.)7,504 [6] −1.0%
U.S. Decennial Census [7]
1790-1960 [8] 1900-1990 [9]
1990-2000 [10] 2010-2018 [11]
Population of Monroe County from US census data MonroeCountyIowaPop22020.png
Population of Monroe County from US census data

2020 census

2022 US Census population pyramid for Monroe County from ACS 5-year estimates MonroeCountyIA2022PopPyr.png
2022 US Census population pyramid for Monroe County from ACS 5-year estimates

The 2020 census recorded a population of 7,577 in the county, with a population density of

2010 census

The 2010 census recorded a population of 7,970 in the county, with a population density of

2000 census

As of the census [13] of 2000, there were 8,016 people, 3,228 households, and 2,211 families in the county. The population density was 18 people per square mile (6.9 people/km2). There were 3,588 housing units at an average density of 8 units per square mile (3.1 units/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.

Of the 3,228 households, 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 households were one person, and 15.30% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the county, the population was 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% 65 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 household income was $34,877 and the median family income 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.

Chief Kishkekosh of the Meskwaki, after whom the county was originally named Kishkekosh, A Chief of the Fox Indians - History of Iowa.jpg
Chief Kishkekosh of the Meskwaki, after whom the county was originally named

Communities

Cities

Unincorporated communities

Ghost town

Townships

Population ranking

The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2020 census of Monroe County. [1]

county seat

RankCity/Town/etc.Municipal typePopulation (2020 Census)
1 Albia City3,721
2 Eddyville (mostly in Mahaska and Wapello Counties )City970
3 Moravia (mostly in Appanoose County )City637
4 Lovilia City472
5 Melrose City110

Politics

United States presidential election results for Monroe County, Iowa [14] [15]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.%No.%No.%
2020 2,97572.77%1,07826.37%350.86%
2016 2,63868.25%1,05627.32%1714.42%
2012 2,02652.90%1,73145.20%731.91%
2008 2,00051.63%1,79846.41%761.96%
2004 2,06752.16%1,85546.81%411.03%
2000 1,85850.95%1,69946.59%902.47%
1996 1,27236.21%1,88453.63%35710.16%
1992 1,32334.98%1,82948.36%63016.66%
1988 1,31335.81%2,33863.76%160.44%
1984 1,92744.91%2,34254.58%220.51%
1980 2,00348.65%1,86645.32%2486.02%
1976 1,58139.56%2,36059.06%551.38%
1972 2,35756.73%1,73641.78%621.49%
1968 2,14345.55%2,24047.61%3226.84%
1964 1,58833.15%3,18666.50%170.35%
1960 2,92254.20%2,45945.61%100.19%
1956 2,98453.17%2,61646.61%120.21%
1952 3,21953.28%2,78546.09%380.63%
1948 2,37140.01%3,44558.13%1101.86%
1944 2,62544.27%3,25854.95%460.78%
1940 3,27044.57%3,99454.44%720.98%
1936 3,00140.22%4,20556.36%2553.42%
1932 2,45838.25%3,71657.83%2523.92%
1928 4,06058.16%2,81940.38%1021.46%
1924 4,09850.92%1,38817.25%2,56231.83%
1920 4,50061.21%2,08128.31%77110.49%
1916 2,14445.15%2,09544.11%51010.74%
1912 1,38526.22%1,48528.11%2,41245.66%
1908 2,68651.58%1,97938.01%54210.41%
1904 3,24962.17%1,18222.62%79515.21%
1900 2,23351.62%1,70539.41%3888.97%
1896 1,83645.69%2,08651.92%962.39%

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