Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Monroe Center, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

369

Median Agei

40.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

93.5%345

Hispanic/Latino

5.7%21

Two or More

0.5%2

Asian

0.3%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.5%9

High School Diploma

25.7%66

Some College (<1 yr)

13.2%34

Some College (1+ yr)

17.5%45

Associate's Degree

12.5%32

Bachelor's Degree

16.3%42

Master's Degree

7%18

Professional Degree

1.2%3

HS or Higher

96.9%

BA or Higher

24.5%

Graduate+

8.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$164,700

Median Renti

$1,027

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

81.3%130

Renter-Occupied

18.8%30

Total Units

164

Homeownership

81.2%

Vacancy Rate

2.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.8%1

$50K–$100K

13.1%17

$100K–$150K

23.1%30

$150K–$200K

31.5%41

$200K–$300K

22.3%29

$300K–$500K

6.2%8

$500K–$1M

3.1%4

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2000–2009

4.9%8

1990–1999

22.6%37

1980–1989

4.3%7

1970–1979

5.5%9

1960–1969

15.9%26

1950–1959

11.6%19

1940–1949

4.3%7

1939 or earlier

31.1%51

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

80%128

Electricity

13.1%21

Bottled/LP Gas

5%8

Other

1.2%2

Solar

0.6%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$93,056

Mean Household Incomei

$103,428

Per Capita Incomei

$43,459

Poverty Ratei

4.9%

Unemploymenti

3.3%

Labor Forcei

211

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.5%4

$20K–$25K

3.1%5

$25K–$30K

6.2%10

$30K–$35K

3.1%5

$35K–$40K

5.6%9

$40K–$45K

5.6%9

$50K–$60K

8.1%13

$60K–$75K

4.4%7

$75K–$100K

20%32

$100K–$125K

8.1%13

$125K–$150K

9.4%15

$150K–$200K

16.2%26

$200K+

7.5%12

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

41.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

China

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

204

Avg. Commutei

34.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

204

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

19(6.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.5%Insured

3.5%Uninsured