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Monroe County, MO
8 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Monroe County, Missouri.
Population
8,734
Land area
648sq mi
People per sq mi
13
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Monroe County
Monroe County at a glance
- Monroe County is 85% less dense than Missouri as a whole.
- The median household income is $54,516, 23% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $149,300 (35% below Missouri) and median rent is $689 a month.
- Its largest cities are Monroe City (3,028), Paris (1,587) and Madison (446).
Local data for Monroe County, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Monroe County, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,516
Poverty rate
14.2%
Median home value
$149,300
Prices +13.1% in a year
Median rent
$689/mo
Homeownership
74.3%
Bachelor's or higher
18.9%
Median age
45.7
Average commute
25.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,920), Irish Americans (923), Mexican Americans (132).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,220
1,796 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,457
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$82.9M
FY 2026, $9,570 per person
PPP loans
$7.3M
436 loans, 769 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$10.7K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Monroe County, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.2%
- Carpooled7.8%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked6.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home3.8%
Average one-way commute: 25.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Monroe County, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
296
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
3
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 17°F
42.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Monroe County, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.8%
U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts
Diabetes
15.0%
U.S. 12.1% +2.9 pts
Smoking
19.3%
U.S. 12.8% +6.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Monroe County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Monroe County, MO?
- Monroe City is the largest city or town in Monroe County, with about 3,028 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Monroe County?
- Monroe County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 63450, 65258, 65263, 65275, 65282.
- What is the population of Monroe County, MO?
- About 8,734 people live in Monroe County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Monroe County?
- Monroe County borders Marion County, Audrain County, Randolph County, Macon County, Ralls County, Shelby County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023