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Monroe City, MO


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Monroe City, Missouri

Monroe City, Missouri, in Monroe county, is 58 miles NE of Columbia, Missouri (center to center) and 104 miles NW of St. Louis, Missouri. The city has a population of 2,588.

The People and Families of Monroe City

In Monroe City, about 52% of adults are married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in Monroe City, in comparison to similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Monroe City had a median family income of $38,750.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Monroe City gave more campaign money ($200) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Monroe City Housing

Owners occupy 70% of the housing units in Monroe City.

Commuting

In Monroe City, 92% of commuters drive to work. The city is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Monroe City, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

Monroe City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyMonroe City Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Monroe City Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Monroe City Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Monroe City, MO

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population98
Senior Citizens87
Children Under 5 Years Old76
Racial Diversity77
Well-Paid Single Women77
Age of the Population67
Well-Paid Single Men56
Male Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size44
Portion of People Married34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty67
College Educated Adults56
Median Family Income56
People in Middle Class or Better45

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work910
Working at Home67
Public Transportation Use44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents98
People Living Alone87
Affordability of Property Taxes85
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Housing Recently Built66

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime56
Low Violent Crime23
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