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Monroe, IN
Town in Adams County, Indiana.
Population
707
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,040
ZIP codes
0
Monroe and its ZIP codes
Monroe at a glance
- Monroe is about 5.4 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $74,063, close to the Indiana median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $164,400 (25% below Indiana) and median rent is $699 a month.
Local data for Monroe, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Monroe, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$74,063
Poverty rate
10.1%
Median home value
$164,400
Median rent
$699/mo
Homeownership
78.1%
Bachelor's or higher
21.8%
Median age
30.6
Average commute
24.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (202), Irish Americans (51), Mexican Americans (41).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Adams County. PPP loans are for Monroe.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,238
13,023 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,240
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$189M
FY 2026, $5,288 per person
How people get to work
Monroe, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.5%
- Carpooled8.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.2%
Average one-way commute: 24.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Monroe, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
270
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
44
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 18°F
41.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Monroe, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.0%
U.S. 33.3% +8.7 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
21.8%
U.S. 12.8% +9.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.2%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Monroe
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Pleasant MillsCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 0.3 |
| DecaturCity | 5.7 mi | 6.1 |
| BerneCity | 6.1 mi | 2.3 |
| PrebleCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 0.2 |
| Vera CruzTown | 7.8 mi | 0.1 |
| Willshire, OHVillage | 7.9 mi | 0.4 |
| CraigvilleCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 0.2 |
| Linn GroveCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 0.2 |
| Wren, OHVillage | 9.7 mi | 0.3 |
| TocsinCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| GenevaTown | 10 mi | 1.1 |
| BlufftonCity | 12 mi | 8.5 |
| PetroleumCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| BryantTown | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| HoaglandCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.4 |
| OssianTown | 15 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Monroe, IN in?
- Monroe is in Adams County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Monroe, IN?
- About 707 people live in Monroe, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Monroe?
- Nearby places include Pleasant Mills (5.6 mi), Decatur (5.7 mi), Berne (6.1 mi), Preble (6.8 mi), Vera Cruz (7.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023