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Monroe, IA


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Monroe, Iowa

Monroe, Iowa, in Jasper county, is 26 miles E of Des Moines, Iowa (center to center) and 148 miles E of Omaha, Nebraska. As of the year 2000 census, 1,808 people lived in Monroe.

The People and Families of Monroe

In Monroe, about 65% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Monroe had a median family income of $50,819. Many people in Monroe make a good living. (Whether or not they're interested in marriage, it's worth noting that there are a lot of high-income single people in the city.)

Political Inclinations

Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from Monroe.

Monroe Housing

An estimated 78% of living spaces in Monroe are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

In Monroe, 95% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Monroe, IA

Comparing Monroe to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women99
Well-Paid Single Men88
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Female Share of the Population65
Male Share of the Population56
Age of the Population54
Senior Citizens53
Racial Diversity46

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
Median Family Income89
People in Middle Class or Better88
College Educated Adults54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work86
Working at Home54
Public Transportation Use45
Short Commute Times41

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents64
People Living Alone54
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
Housing Recently Built47
Affordability of Property Taxes43
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12
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