Monroe County, Iowa
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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. As of 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]
History
The county had a sizable Welsh American community at the turn of the 20th century.[5] According to the 1900 census, 83.8% of the Welsh Americans in the country worked in coal mining.[5]
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of Script error: No such module "convert"., of which Script error: No such module "convert". is land and Script error: No such module "convert". (0.1%) is water.[6]
Major highways
- File:US 34.svg U.S. Highway 34
- File:Circle sign 5.svg Iowa Highway 5
- File:Elongated circle 137.svg Iowa Highway 137
Adjacent counties
- Marion County (northwest)
- Mahaska County (northeast)
- Wapello County (east)
- Appanoose County (south)
- Lucas County (west)
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | Template:Sronly | %± |
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| 1850 | 2,884 | — | |
| 1860 | 8,612 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1870 | 12,724 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1880 | 13,719 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1890 | 13,666 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1900 | 17,985 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1910 | 25,429 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1920 | 23,467 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1930 | 15,010 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1940 | 14,553 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1950 | 11,814 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1960 | 10,463 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1970 | 9,357 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1980 | 9,209 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1990 | 8,114 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2000 | 8,016 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2010 | 7,970 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2020 | 7,577 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2025 (est.) | 7,406 | [7]Decrease | Script error: No such module "String".% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[8] 1790–1960[9] 1900–1990[10] 1990–2000[11] 2010–2020[12] | |||
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2020 census
As of the 2020 census, the county had a population of 7,577 and a population density of Script error: No such module "Pop density".. The median age was 42.6 years, 23.5% of residents were under the age of 18, and 21.7% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 99.4 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 98.2 males age 18 and over.[13][14]
96.86% of residents reported being of one race. The racial makeup of the county was 95.4% White, 0.3% Black or African American, 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2% Asian, <0.1% Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander, 0.8% from some other race, and 3.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race comprised 1.5% of the population.[14] Less than 0.1% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[15]
There were 3,116 households in the county, of which 28.4% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 52.1% were married-couple households, 19.0% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 22.8% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 28.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. There were 3,636 housing units, of which 14.3% were vacant. Among occupied housing units, 76.3% were owner-occupied and 23.7% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.7% and the rental vacancy rate was 7.1%.[13]
2010 census
As of the 2010 census recorded a population of 7,970 in the county, with a population density of Script error: No such module "Pop density".. There were 3,884 housing units, of which 3,213 were occupied.[16]
2000 census
As of the 2000 census, there were 8,016 people, 3,228 households, and 2,211 families in the county. The population density was Script error: No such module "convert".. There were 3,588 housing units at an average density of Script error: No such module "convert".. 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.
There were 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.
Communities
Cities
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Unincorporated communities
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Ghost town
- Buxton, the largest town with a majority-black population in the early 20th century
Townships
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Population ranking
The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2020 census of Monroe County.[1]
† county seat
| Rank | City/Town/etc. | Municipal type | Population (2020 Census) |
Population (2024 Estimate) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | † Albia | City | 3,721 | 3,713 |
| 2 | Eddyville (mostly in Mahaska and Wapello Counties) | City | 970 | 984 |
| 3 | Moravia (mostly in Appanoose County) | City | 637 | 632 |
| 4 | Lovilia | City | 472 | 460 |
| 5 | Melrose | City | 110 | 100 |
Politics
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Education
School districts include:[17]
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- Former school districts
- Eddyville-Blakesburg Community School District[19] - Merged into Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont on July 1, 2012.[18]
- Russell Community School District[19] - Involuntarily dissolved on January 1, 2008.[18]
See also
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References
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External links
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