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1. Library System CARNEGIE-EVANS PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 203 East Benton, Albia, IA 52531
Phone Number: (641) 932-2469 Monroe 164,734 4,817
2. Central Library CARNEGIE-EVANS PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 203 East Benton, Albia, IA 52531
Phone Number: (641) 932-2469 Monroe N/A N/A
Overview of Monroe County, Iowa
Monroe County is a county located in the state of Iowa. As of 2000, the population is 8,016. Its county seat is Albia, Iowa.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,124 km² (434 mi²). 1,123 km² (433 mi²) of it is land and 2 km² (1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.16% water.
Adjacent counties
Marion County (northwest)
Mahaska County (northeast)
Wapello County (east)
Appanoose County (south)
Lucas County (west)
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there are 8,016 people, 3,228 households, and 2,211 families residing in the county. The population density is 7/km² (18/mi²). There are 3,588 housing units at an average density of 3/km² (8/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 98.40% White, 0.20% Black or African American, 0.36% Native American, 0.40% Asian, 0.12% from other races, and 0.51% from two or more races. 0.50% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 3,228 households out of which 30.50% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.20% are married couples living together, 8.60% have a female householder with no husband present, and 31.50% are non-families. 28.00% of all households are made up of individuals and 15.30% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.43 and the average family size is 2.97.
In the county the population is spread out with 25.30% under the age of 18, 7.20% from 18 to 24, 25.00% from 25 to 44, 23.00% from 45 to 64, and 19.50% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 94.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 92.60 males.
The median income for a household in the county is $34,877, and the median income for a family is $41,611. Males have a median income of $31,667 versus $21,401 for females. The per capita income for the county is $17,155. 9.00% of the population and 5.60% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 12.20% of those under the age of 18 and 5.90% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Cities and towns
According to countryaah, Monroe County, Iowa has the following cities and towns:
