Monroe County, Iowa
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2010 census
The 2010 census recorded a population of 7,970 in the county, with a population density of . There were 3,884 housing units, of which 3,213 were occupied.2000 census
Census
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of 2000, there were 8,016 people, 3,228 households, and 2,211 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 18 people per square mile (7/km²). There were 3,588 housing units at an average density of 8 per square mile (3/km²). The racial makeup
Race (United States Census)
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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.
There were 3,228 households out of which 30.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.20% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 8.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.50% were non-families. 28.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.97.
In the county the population is 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% who were 65 years of age 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 income for a household in the county was $34,877, and the median income for a family was $41,611. Males had a median income of $31,667 versus $21,401 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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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.
Cities
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Eddyville, Iowa Eddyville is a city in Mahaska, Monroe, and Wapello Counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. The population was 1,024 at the 2010 census.-History:... |
Lovilia, Iowa Lovilia is a city in Monroe County, Iowa, United States. The population was 583 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Lovilia is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.... |
Melrose, Iowa Melrose is a city in Monroe County, Iowa, United States. The population was 130 at the 2000 census. Melrose is known as Iowa's "Little Ireland"... |
See also
- Monroe County CourthouseMonroe County Courthouse (Iowa)The Monroe County Courthouse in Albia, Iowa, United States was built in 1903. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1981 as a part of the County Courthouses in Iowa Thematic Resource. The courthouse is the third building the county has used for court functions and county...
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Monroe County, IowaNational Register of Historic Places listings in Monroe County, IowaThis is a list of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Monroe County, Iowa.This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Monroe County, Iowa, United States...