Monroe County, Iowa
Monroe County: County in Iowa, United States
About
Monroe County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2010 census, the population was 7,970 and a population density of 7 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 7,770 inhabitants. Its county seat is Albia. The county was created 181 years ago in 1842.
Quick Facts about Monroe County
| Population : | 7,770 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| Different from : | Monroe County, Monroe County, Monroe County, Monroe County, Monroe County, Monroe County, Monroe County, Monroe County, Monroe County, Monroe County, Monroe County, Monroe County, Monroe County, Monroe County, Monroe County, Monroe County |
| Area : | 1124 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.1% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.9% |
| Named for : | James Monroe |
| Altitude : | 787 feet / 240 meters |
| Capital : | Albia |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1843 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 09:59:17 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 7 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.57% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Monroe County is located at 41°1'47"N 92°52'8"W (41.0297800, -92.8689900). It has 2 neighbors: Appanoose County and Mahaska County.
Monroe County map
icon to open full mode. View satellite images
The largest city of Monroe County is Albia with a population of 3,713. Other cities include, Lovilia population 516 and Melrose population 106. See all Monroe County cities & populated places.
Monroe County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Monroe County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Albia | 3,713 | City in Iowa |
| Lovilia | 516 | Human settlement in Monroe County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Melrose | 106 | Community in Monroe County, Iowa, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Monroe County
Monroe County has 2 neighbours.
- Appanoose County county in Iowa, United States
- Mahaska County county in Iowa, United States
- Albia
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Monroe County decreased by 2.57% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 7,970 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,060 | 1.12% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,073 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,979 | -1.18% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,958 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,924 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,836 | -1.12% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,798 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,768 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,707 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,770 | 0.81% | estimation process |
People born in Monroe County (3)
People born in Monroe County, including politician Bert Bandstra, football player Versil Deskin, Charles McFatridge, .
List
Other places with the same name (17)
- Monroe County , New York county in Florida, United States with a population of 740,900 people.
- Monroe County , Pennsylvania county in Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 170,154 people.
- Monroe County , Michigan county in Michigan, United States with a population of 150,568 people.
- Monroe County , Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 148,219 people.
- Monroe County , Florida county in Florida, United States with a population of 73,900 people.
- Monroe County , Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 47,177 people.
- Monroe County , Wisconsin county in Wisconsin, United States with a population of 46,582 people.
- Monroe County , Mississippi county in Mississippi, United States with a population of 35,123 people.
- Monroe County , Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 34,739 people.
- Monroe County , Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 28,042 people.
- Monroe County , Alabama county in Alabama, United States with a population of 20,459 people.
- Monroe County , Ohio county in Ohio, United States with a population of 13,586 people.
- Monroe County , West Virginia county in West Virginia, United States with a population of 13,229 people.
- Monroe County , Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States with a population of 10,549 people.
- Monroe County , Missouri county in Missouri, United States with a population of 8,672 people.
- Monroe County , Arkansas county in Arkansas, United States with a population of 6,584 people.
Iowa Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 820,445 | A city located in the state of Iowa. |
| Polk County | 494,281 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Linn County | 227,854 | County in Oregon, United States |
| Des Moines | 212,312 | The capital of Iowa. |
| Scott County | 173,216 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Johnson County | 153,740 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Cedar Rapids | 134,027 | The second most populous city in Iowa. |
| Black Hawk County | 130,786 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Woodbury County | 103,138 | County in Iowa, United States of America |
| Davenport | 101,799 | The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa. |
| Story County | 98,237 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Dubuque County | 97,590 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Dallas County | 96,963 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Pottawattamie County | 93,328 | County in Iowa, United States of America |
| Sioux City | 82,651 | The second most populous city in Iowa. |
| Iowa City | 75,130 | The most populous city in Johnson County, Iowa. |
