Monroe County, Iowa
Monroe County: county in Iowa, United States.
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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 183 years ago in 1842.
County Snapshot
Monroe County at a glance
Monroe County currently has 1 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
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Iowa counties
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AlbiaPopulation 3,713
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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% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.0298,-92.8690 |
| Named for | James Monroe |
| Altitude | 787 feet / 240 meters |
| Capital | Albia |
| Establishment | January 01, 1843 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 07:48:54 (23rd September 2026) |
| Density | 7 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -2.51% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 69℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
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.
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The largest city of Monroe County is Albia with a population of 3,713. . 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 |
Weather
Mostly sunny. High near 69, with temperatures falling to around 66 in the afternoon. East northeast wind around 5 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Monroe County
Official Website- Albia
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Monroe County decreased by 2.51% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,970 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,060 | 1.13% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,073 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,979 | -1.16% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,958 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,924 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,836 | -1.11% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,798 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,768 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,707 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,770 | 0.82% | estimation process |
People born in Monroe County (3)
People born in Monroe County, including politician Bert Bandstra, football player Versil Deskin, Charles McFatridge, .
More notable people
Other places with the same name (16)
- 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. |