Monroe County, Iowa Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Monroe County, Iowa
Monroe County, Iowa Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
7,513
Median Age
41.8
Male Median
39.5
Female Median
43.4
Monroe County, Iowa Population Growth

Monroe County, Iowa Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -5.1%%.
-5.1%% Growth
Monroe County, Iowa Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Monroe County, Iowa Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 41.8 | 7,513 |
| 2023 | 42.1 | 7,546 |
| 2022 | 41.5 | 7,574 |
| 2021 | 41.6 | 7,589 |
| 2020 | 42.0 | 7,761 |
| 2019 | 43.0 | 7,807 |
| 2018 | 41.8 | 7,863 |
| 2017 | 42.2 | 7,912 |
| 2016 | 43.2 | 7,964 |
| 2015 | 43.2 | 8,002 |
| 2014 | 42.8 | 8,019 |
| 2013 | 42.3 | 8,010 |
| 2012 | 43.3 | 7,979 |
| 2011 | 43.6 | 7,949 |
| 2010 | 43.1 | 7,918 |
Monroe County, Iowa Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.8% |
| 5–17 | 17.2% |
| 18–24 | 7.5% |
| 25–34 | 10.5% |
| 35–54 | 23.7% |
| 55–64 | 14.6% |
| 65+ | 20.6% |
Dependency Ratios for Monroe County, Iowa
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 77.4
- Youth Dependency:
- 40.9
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 36.6
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Monroe County, Iowa
The median age in Monroe County, Iowa is 41.8 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Monroe County, Iowa is 7,513.
In Monroe County, Iowa, seniors (ages 65+) make up 20.6% of the population, while children under 18 represent 17.2%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Monroe County, Iowa has remained stable.