Monroe City Authority
Monroe City is a middle-income small town of 3,028 with home prices 1.4× below the Missouri median.
Monroe City, Missouri
Monroe City (3,028 residents) operates as a chartered municipality within Marion County, Missouri. The median household income stands at $55,737.
Definition and scope
Located in Marion County, Missouri, Monroe City operates within Missouri's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 6 and is part of the Hannibal, MO metropolitan area.
Who lives here
Monroe City has approximately 3,028 residents. The median age is 37.5 years. Roughly 47% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $159,300.
Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):
- White (non-Hispanic): 84.9%
- Black or African American: 7.9%
- Hispanic or Latino: 2.0%
- Asian: 0.0%
Economy and earnings
Median household income in Monroe City is $55,737. Poverty rate stands at 12.7%. Unemployment rate at last release was 0.4%. Educational attainment: 17.5% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public services and infrastructure
Available public services on file for Monroe City:
- Public schools: 3
- Public libraries: 1
- Fire stations: 3
- Police stations: 3
- Hospitals: 1
Getting around
The nearest commercial airport serving Monroe City is Captain Ben Smith Airfield - Monroe City Airport. Federal court business routes through Marion County District 1 Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Quincy, Illinois.
Geography and climate
Elevation here is 738 feet. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 7a.
References
- Missouri State Authority — state-level reference for Missouri.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
- Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.
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- 2026-01872 Continuance of the Federal Emergency Management Agency Review Council · source
- 2026-06286 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors · source
- 2026-08013 Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as Amended, on Grid Infrastructure, Equipment, and · source
- 2026-02497 Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Situation in and in Relation to Burma · source
- 2026-06960 Strengthening Actions Taken To Adjust Imports of Aluminum, Steel, and Copper Into the United States · source
- 2026-07719 Authorizing Enbridge Energy, Limited Partnership To Operate and Maintain Existing Pipeline Facilities at Pembina County, North Dakota, at th · source
- 2026-02812 Unleashing American Commercial Fishing in the Atlantic · source
- 2026-03279 Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Libya · source
- 2026-07718 Authorizing Enbridge Energy Company, Inc. To Operate and Maintain Existing Pipeline Facilities at St. Clair County, Michigan, at the Interna · source
- R1-2026-03829 Continuing the Suspension of Duty-Free De Minimis Treatment for All Countries · source
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