City · Missouri
Monett, Missouri
Monett, city, mostly in Barry County (63.6% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Lawrence County, Missouri. Monett had 10,248 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 6.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 9,576 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 9,873 (±29). GEOID 2949196.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
10,248
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 9,576 · ACS 2020-2024: 9,873 ±29
Median household income
$49,390
±$10,245 (90% margin)
Missouri: $70,702
Median home value
$167,700
±$10,513 (90% margin)
Missouri: $230,300
Median gross rent
$902
±$90 (90% margin)
Missouri: $1,033
Where is Monett and what county is it in?
Monett is a city mostly in Barry County (63.6% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Lawrence County, Missouri. It covers 8.8 square miles of land, 1,090 residents per square mile in 2020.
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Barry County | 6,092 | 63.6% |
| Lawrence County | 3,484 | 36.4% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Monett, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 10,248 people lived in Monett on July 1, 2025, up 6.5% since 2020, faster than Missouri (+1.9%). The 2020 Census counted 9,576 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 9,873 (±29).
| Measure | Monett | Barry County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 9,873 ±29 | 35,033 | +889 |
| Households | 3,499 ±294 | 13,336 | +396 |
| Average household size | 2.79 ±0.23 | 2.61 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,934 ±284 | 17,063 | no clear change |
Monett's population since 2000
From 7,396 in 2000 to 10,248 in 2025: up 38.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Monett as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Monett?
The median resident of Monett is 34.0 years old; 29.1% are under 18 and 17.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 63.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 27.5%. 10.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Monett | Barry County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.0 ±2.5 | 43.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 29.1% ±3.5 pts | 22.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.8% ±3.3 pts | 22.0% | – |
| Male | 50.2% ±3.7 pts | 50.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 27.5% ±4.8 pts | 10.2% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 63.6% ±5.1 pts | 80.2% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.5 pts | 2.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 2.9% ±2.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.9% ±1.9 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 10.2% ±2.7 pts | 4.8% | −3.9 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 23.8% ±5.1 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.0% ±2.0 pts | 8.0% | – |
| With a disability | 12.2% ±2.2 pts | 16.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 13.3% ±3.6 pts | 12.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.5% ±4.2 pts | 86.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 12.8% ±3.5 pts | 14.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.1% ±2.2 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.7% ±4.3 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.6% ±0.9 pts | 1.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Monett earn?
Half of Monett's 3,499 households earn less than $49,390 a year (±$10,245), against $58,346 in Barry County and $70,702 in Missouri. In 2015-2019 it was $48,893 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Monett | Barry County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $49,390 ±$10,245 | $58,346 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $70,602 ±$8,446 | $80,612 | – |
| Per capita income | $27,201 ±$3,156 | $31,611 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 15.2% ±5.5 pts | 15.2% | −9.1 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 17.6% ±9.7 pts | 20.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.7% ±4.1 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 88.3% ±3.9 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.9% ±2.9 pts | 84.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Monett?
Owners occupy 54.5% of Monett's occupied homes and renters 45.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $167,700 by its owner (±$10,513). The median renter pays $902 a month including utilities, and 42.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Monett | Barry County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $167,700 ±$10,513 | $187,800 | +$36,139 |
| Median gross rent | $902 ±$90 | $766 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.9% ±10.5 pts | 35.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,106 ±$81 | $1,236 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 54.5% ±6.8 pts | 77.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 45.5% ±6.8 pts | 22.7% | – |
| Housing units | 3,934 ±284 | 17,063 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.3% ±6.3 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.6% ±5.6 pts | 74.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.7% ±1.9 pts | 14.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 8.0% ±3.1 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 19.4% ±5.3 pts | 10.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.7% ±2.9 pts | 4.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Monett building?
Builders took permits for 37 new housing units in Monett in 2025 (11 in single-family houses; the permit office reported 7 of 12 months), 3.6 per 1,000 residents against 2.8 across Missouri.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Monett work and get to work?
79.5% of Monett's workers drive alone and 7.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.9%.
| Measure | Monett | Barry County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.2% ±4.9 pts | 56.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9% ±1.9 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 79.5% ±5.1 pts | 72.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.4% ±3.8 pts | 14.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.6% ±1.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.2% ±3.2 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.0 min ±2.7 | 23.7 min | +5.7 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Monett?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Monett, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $43,554 (Tract 4704.01) to $60,590 (Tract 9603.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9603.01Barry County | 3,626 | $54,079 |
| Tract 4704.01Lawrence County | 3,603 | $43,554 |
| Tract 9603.02Barry County | 3,234 | $60,590 |
| Tract 9602.02Barry County | 3,457 | $58,929 |
| Tract 4704.02Lawrence County | 2,846 | $55,368 |
| Tract 9602.01Barry County | 2,892 | $72,686 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Monett) · Census block assignment files
How does Monett compare with other places in Missouri?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Monett is the 3,153rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 78th-most populous of 936 in Missouri.
Monett ranks 309th of 416 places in Missouri with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 78th | 936 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 73rd | 394 |
| Residents per square mile | 194th | 420 |
| Median household income | 309th | 416 |
| Per capita income | 274th | 420 |
| Median home value | 188th | 416 |
| Median gross rent | 177th | 398 |
| Poverty rate | 195th | 373 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 343rd | 404 |
| Median age | 333rd | 420 |
| Owner-occupied share | 342nd | 418 |
| Work from home | 203rd | 270 |
| Travel time to work | 318th | 420 |
Monett's figures with every place in Missouri (CSV)
Every place in Missouri, sortable · Compare Monett with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Monett?
11 of the 57 figures for Monett on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Monett are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Monett.