Monroe County, Iowa

Monroe County
Monroe County
U.S. county
	The courthouse in Albia is on the NRHP
	Location within the U.S. state of Iowa
	Iowa's location within the U.S.
	Coordinates: 41°01′42″N 92°52′12″W / 41.028333333333°N 92.87°W
Country	United States
State	Iowa
Founded	1843
Seat	Albia
Largest city	Albia
Area
• Total	434 sq mi (1,120 km2)
• Land	434 sq mi (1,120 km2)
• Water	0.6 sq mi (2 km2) 0.1%
Population (2020)
• Total	7,577
• Density	17/sq mi (6.7/km2)
Time zone	UTC−6 (Central)
• Summer (DST)	UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district	2nd

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 was named for James Monroe, fifth President of the United States.^[3]

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.^[4]

Major highways[]

Adjacent counties[]

Marion County (northwest)
Mahaska County (northeast)
Wapello County (east)
Appanoose County (south)
Lucas County (west)

Demographics[]

Historical population
Census	Pop.	%±
1850	2,884	—
1860	8,612	198.6%
1870	12,724	47.7%
1880	13,719	7.8%
1890	13,666	−0.4%
1900	17,985	31.6%
1910	25,429	41.4%
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%
U.S. Decennial Census^[5] 1790-1960^[6] 1900-1990^[7] 1990-2000^[8] 2010-2018^[9]

Population of Monroe County from US census data

2020 census[]

The 2020 census recorded a population of 7,577 in the county, with a population density of 17.5217/sq mi (6.7652/km²). 96.86% of the population reported being of one race. 93.81% were non-Hispanic White, 0.25% were Black, 1.54% were Hispanic, 0.17% were Native American, 0.21% were Asian, 0.03% were Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and 3.99% were some other race or more than one race. There were 3,636 housing units, of which 3,116 were occupied.^[1]

2010 census[]

The 2010 census recorded a population of 7,970 in the county, with a population density of 18.389/sq mi (7.100/km²). There were 3,884 housing units, of which 3,213 were occupied.^[10]

2000 census[]

2000 Census Age Pyramid for Monroe County

As of the census^[11] 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 (7/km²). There were 3,588 housing units at an average density of 8 per square mile (3/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.

Communities[]

Cities[]

Unincorporated communities[]

Avery
Tyrone

Ghost town[]

Buxton, the largest town with a majority-black population in the early 20th century

Townships[]

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)
1	† Albia	City	3,721
2	Eddyville (mostly in Mahaska and Wapello Counties)	City	970
3	Moravia (mostly in Appanoose County)	City	637
4	Lovilia	City	472
5	Melrose	City	110

Politics[]

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Presidential Elections Results

References[]

^ Jump up to: ^a ^b ^c "2020 Census State Redistricting Data". census.gov. United states Census Bureau. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
^ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. U.S. Government Printing Office. p. 212.
^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 20, 2014.
^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved July 20, 2014.
^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 20, 2014.
^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 20, 2014.
^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved July 20, 2014.
^ "Population & Housing Occupancy Status 2010". United States Census Bureau – American FactFinder. Retrieved May 31, 2011.^{[dead link]}
^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved April 27, 2018.
^ The leading "other" candidate, Progressive Theodore Roosevelt, received 1,121 votes, while Socialist candidate Eugene Debs received 104 votes, Prohibition candidate Eugene Chafin received 86 votes.

External links[]

Coordinates: 41°01′42″N 92°52′12″W / 41.02833°N 92.87000°W / 41.02833; -92.87000

[cen2020-1] Jump up to: ^a ^b ^c "2020 Census State Redistricting Data". census.gov. United states Census Bureau. Retrieved August 12, 2021.

[2] "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.

[3] Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. U.S. Government Printing Office. p. 212.

[4] "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.

[5] "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 20, 2014.

[6] "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved July 20, 2014.

[7] "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 20, 2014.

[8] "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 20, 2014.

[QF-9] "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved July 20, 2014.

[10] "Population & Housing Occupancy Status 2010". United States Census Bureau – American FactFinder. Retrieved May 31, 2011.^{[dead link]}

[11] "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.

[12] Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved April 27, 2018.

[13] The leading "other" candidate, Progressive Theodore Roosevelt, received 1,121 votes, while Socialist candidate Eugene Debs received 104 votes, Prohibition candidate Eugene Chafin received 86 votes.

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Year	Republican	Democratic	Third Parties
2020	72.8% 2,975	26.4% 1,078	0.9% 35
2016	68.3% 2,638	27.3% 1,056	4.4% 171
2012	52.9% 2,026	45.2% 1,731	1.9% 73
2008	51.6% 2,000	46.4% 1,798	2.0% 76
2004	52.2% 2,067	46.8% 1,855	1.0% 41
2000	51.0% 1,858	46.6% 1,699	2.5% 90
1996	36.2% 1,272	53.6% 1,884	10.2% 357
1992	35.0% 1,323	48.4% 1,829	16.7% 630
1988	35.8% 1,313	63.8% 2,338	0.4% 16
1984	44.9% 1,927	54.6% 2,342	0.5% 22
1980	48.7% 2,003	45.3% 1,866	6.0% 248
1976	39.6% 1,581	59.1% 2,360	1.4% 55
1972	56.7% 2,357	41.8% 1,736	1.5% 62
1968	45.6% 2,143	47.6% 2,240	6.8% 322
1964	33.2% 1,588	66.5% 3,186	0.4% 17
1960	54.2% 2,922	45.6% 2,459	0.2% 10
1956	53.2% 2,984	46.6% 2,616	0.2% 12
1952	53.3% 3,219	46.1% 2,785	0.6% 38
1948	40.0% 2,371	58.1% 3,445	1.9% 110
1944	44.3% 2,625	55.0% 3,258	0.8% 46
1940	44.6% 3,270	54.4% 3,994	1.0% 72
1936	40.2% 3,001	56.4% 4,205	3.4% 255
1932	38.3% 2,458	57.8% 3,716	3.9% 252
1928	58.2% 4,060	40.4% 2,819	1.5% 102
1924	50.9% 4,098	17.3% 1,388	31.8% 2,562
1920	61.2% 4,500	28.3% 2,081	10.5% 771
1916	45.2% 2,144	44.1% 2,095	10.7% 510
1912	26.2% 1,385	28.1% 1,485	45.7% 2,412^[13]
1908	51.6% 2,686	38.0% 1,979	10.4% 542
1904	62.2% 3,249	22.6% 1,182	15.2% 795
1900	51.6% 2,233	39.4% 1,705	9.0% 388
1896	45.7% 1,836	51.9% 2,086	2.4% 96

show v t Municipalities and communities of Monroe County, Iowa, United States
County seat: Albia
Cities	Albia Eddyville‡ Lovilia Melrose
Unincorporated communities	Avery Tyrone
Ghost town	Buxton
Footnotes	‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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