Monroe City, Indiana
Monroe City: Human settlement in Knox County, Indiana, United States of America
About
Monroe City is a city located in the county of Knox in the U.S. state of Indiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 545 and a population density of 781 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 526 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Monroe City
| Population : | 526 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Indiana (United States) |
| County : | Knox County |
| Postal code : | 47557 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 812 |
| Area : | 0.7 km2 |
| Altitude : | 522 feet / 159 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Indiana/Vincennes |
| Local time : | 03:58:35 (22nd December 2024) |
| Density : | 754 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.61% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Monroe City is located at 38°36'55"N 87°21'16"W (38.6153300, -87.3544600).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Monroe City decreased by 3.61% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 545 | - | census |
| 2011 | 539 | -1.11% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 535 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 534 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 533 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 532 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 530 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 531 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 527 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 528 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 526 | -0.38% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 6,684 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 7,037 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -5.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 7,458 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 7,042 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.7% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 16.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 15.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 39.0% |
| White only, percent : | 84.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 14.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.6% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.1% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 0.4% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 5.4% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 79.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 415 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.9% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 64.9% |
Monroe City zip code is 47557.
County name: Knox, County
fips: 18083
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 64.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $83,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $883 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $380 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $625 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,152 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.45 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 72.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 7.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 76.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 75.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 79.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 8.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 16.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 43.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.0% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 18,541 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 176,253 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $25,136 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $36,395 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $17,422 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 21.5% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 766 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 396 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 205 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 31 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 673 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 631 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 869.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 8.10 |
Schools in Monroe City
College & universities near Monroe City, IN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 152637 | Vincennes University | Vincennes (IN) | 47591 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Monroe City, IN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EVN | Evansville, IN | 119 Northwest 6th Street | BUS |
| EFG | Effingham | 401 West National Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Monroe City
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Monroe City Post Office | Monroe City (IN) | 47557 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Monroe City , Missouri City in Monroe County, Missouri, United States with a population of 2,438 people.
Other cities in Knox County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Knox County , IN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Vincennes | 16,801 | Township in Knox County, Indiana, United States |
| Bicknell | 2,832 | City in Knox County, Indiana, United State |
| Busseron | 1,400 | Township in Knox County, Indiana |
| Oaktown | 593 | Human settlement in Knox County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Bruceville | 475 | Human settlement in Knox County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Wheatland | 469 | Town in Indiana, United States |
| Sandborn | 403 | Human settlement in Knox County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Edwardsport | 298 | Human settlement in Knox County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Decker | 244 | Town |
