Monroe County, Missouri

The median household income in Monroe County, Missouri is $48,299, 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 $27,776, 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 $48,299.

Monroe County's median household income of $48,299 is lower than the Missouri state average of $59,503. The per capita income is $27,776, compared to the state average of $31,011.

The per capita income in Monroe County, Missouri is $27,776, 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 $48,299 is below the Missouri average of $59,503. The per capita income of $27,776 is also lower than the state average of $31,011. Lower incomes can reflect the local economic base, rural vs. urban location, and employment opportunities available in the area.

Monroe County ranks #99 out of 115 counties in Missouri by median household income (1 = highest). With a median household income of $48,299 and per capita income of $27,776, it falls in the bottom third of counties statewide.