Monroe County, Iowa

The median household income in Monroe County, Iowa is $72,518, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. This represents the midpoint of all household incomes in the county.

The per capita income in Monroe County is $35,430, which represents the average income per person across the entire county population. The median household income — which accounts for all earners in a household — is $72,518.

Monroe County's median household income of $72,518 is higher than the Iowa state average of $69,830. The per capita income is $35,430, compared to the state average of $37,136.

The per capita income in Monroe County, Iowa is $35,430, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Per capita income is calculated by dividing total personal income by total population, providing an average income figure per resident.

Monroe County's median household income of $72,518 is higher than the Iowa average of $69,830. This difference of $2,688 can be attributed to factors such as local industry mix, proximity to major employment centers, educational attainment levels, and cost of living. Counties with higher incomes often have a greater concentration of professional and technical occupations.

Monroe County ranks #32 out of 99 counties in Iowa by median household income (1 = highest). With a median household income of $72,518 and per capita income of $35,430, it falls in the top third of counties statewide.