Monroe County, Iowa Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

7,513

Diversity Score

10.1

Diversity Tier

Low

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
94.8%%

Monroe County, Iowa Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in  for 2024
Figure 1: Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).


Monroe County, Iowa Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)7,12194.8%
Hispanic or Latino1562.1%
Black / African American901.2%
Two or More Races801.1%
Asian350.5%
Other Race170.2%
Native American110.1%
Pacific Islander30.0%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Monroe County, Iowa

The largest racial or ethnic group in Monroe County, Iowa is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 94.8% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Monroe County, Iowa has increased slightly. The area currently has a diversity score of 10.1/100, which is considered a Low level of diversity.
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