Monroe City, Missouri

Monroe City is a city in Marion, Monroe, and Ralls counties in the U.S. state of Missouri. The population was 2,531 at the 2010 census.

Monroe City, Missouri
City
Downtown Monroe City
Nickname(s): 
Titletown
Location of Monroe City, Missouri
Coordinates: 39°39′13″N 91°43′56″W
CountryUnited States
StateMissouri
CountiesMonroe, Marion, Ralls
Government
 • MayorJerry Potterfield
Area
 • Total3.06 sq mi (7.93 km2)
 • Land3.02 sq mi (7.82 km2)
 • Water0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2)
Elevation
745 ft (227 m)
Population
 • Total2,531
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
2,438
 • Density807.55/sq mi (311.76/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
63456
Area code(s)573
FIPS code29-49394[4]
GNIS feature ID0729344[5]
WebsiteCity website

The Marion and Ralls County portions of Monroe City are part of the Hannibal Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Monroe City was platted in 1856, and named for its location within Monroe County.[6] A post office called Monroe City has been in operation since 1860.[7]

The Farmers and Merchants Bank Building, St. Jude's Episcopal Church, and Washington School are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[8][9]

Geography

Monroe City is located at 39°39′13″N 91°43′56″W (39.653570, -91.732152).[10]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.06 square miles (7.93 km2), of which 3.02 square miles (7.82 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) is water.[11]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1870353—
188064081.3%
18901,830185.9%
19001,9295.4%
19101,9491.0%
19201,941−0.4%
19301,820−6.2%
19401,9788.7%
19502,0935.8%
19602,33711.7%
19702,4565.1%
19802,5574.1%
19902,7015.6%
20002,588−4.2%
20102,531−2.2%
2019 (est.)2,438[3]−3.7%
U.S. Decennial Census[12]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 2,531 people, 1,036 households, and 623 families living in the city. The population density was 838.1 inhabitants per square mile (323.6/km2). There were 1,189 housing units at an average density of 393.7 per square mile (152.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 89.6% White, 7.3% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.5% of the population.

There were 1,036 households, of which 33.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.5% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.9% were non-families. 36.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 3.07.

The median age in the city was 37.9 years. 26.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.7% were from 25 to 44; 24.7% were from 45 to 64; and 17% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.4% male and 52.6% female.

2000 census

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 2,588 people, 1,061 households, and 661 families living in the city. The population density was 837.1 people per square mile (323.4/km2). There were 1,182 housing units at an average density of 382.3 per square mile (147.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 89.34% White, 8.85% African American, 0.04% Native American, 0.15% Pacific Islander, 0.35% from other races, and 1.28% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.43% of the population.

There were 1,061 households, out of which 31.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.1% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.7% were non-families. 34.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.3% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 19.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.5 males. o The median income for a household in the city was $30,377, and the median income for a family was $38,750. Males had a median income of $28,947 versus $20,114 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,937. About 7.3% of families and 11.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.4% of those under age 18 and 9.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Public education in Monroe City is administered by Monroe City R-I School District.[13]

Monroe City has a lending library, the Monroe City Public Library.[14]

Notable people
  • Helen Cornelius, Country music singer-songwriter, actress. Born Monroe City, 1941.
  • Henderson Forsythe, (1917–2006), American actor
  • Belle Johnson, early photographer
  • Claude Smith, instrumental music composer and educator. Created the official march of the National Air & Space Museum among other notable works.

References
  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
  3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. "Monroe County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 10, 2016.
  7. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
  8. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  9. "National Register of Historic Places Listings". Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 1/09/12 through 1/13/12. National Park Service. 2012-01-20.
  10. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  11. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-07-02. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
  12. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  13. "Homepage". Monroe City R-I School District. Retrieved 4 June 2019.
  14. "Missouri Public Libraries". PublicLibraries.com. Archived from the original on 10 June 2017. Retrieved 2 June 2019.


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