Township · Ohio
Monroe Township, Knox County, Ohio
Monroe Township, Knox County, township, in Knox County, Ohio. Monroe Township, Knox County had 2,242 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.2% from the Bureau's April 2020 estimates base of 2,193; the 2020 Census counted 2,339 on the place as it was defined then and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,033 (±432). GEOID 3908351436.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,242
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,339 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,033 ±432
Median household income
$82,218
±$11,354 (90% margin)
Ohio: $71,389
Median home value
$229,900
±$24,389 (90% margin)
Ohio: $214,800
Median gross rent
$857
±$130 (90% margin)
Ohio: $1,034
Where is Monroe Township, Knox County and what county is it in?
Monroe Township, Knox County is a township in Knox County, Ohio. It covers 24.0 square miles of land, 98 residents per square mile in 2020.
Monroe Township, Knox County is in the Mount Vernon, OH micropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Monroe Township, Knox County, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,242 people lived in Monroe Township, Knox County on July 1, 2025, up 2.2% since 2020, faster than Ohio (+0.9%). The Census Bureau's yearly estimates start from its own April 2020 base for Monroe Township, Knox County, 2,193, which differs from the 2020 Census count of 2,339: the estimates follow the place as the estimates program defines it today (its present boundaries, and for a consolidated city-county the area the program assigns it), so the change since 2020 is measured from that base. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,033 (±432).
| Measure | Monroe Township, Knox County | Knox County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,033±432 | 63,142 | no clear change |
| Households | 687±134 | 23,491 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.76±0.36 | 2.54 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 721±138 | 26,078 | no clear change |
Monroe Township, Knox County's population since 2000
From 2,427 in 2000 to 2,242 in 2025: down 7.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Monroe Township, Knox County 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 Monroe Township, Knox County?
The median resident of Monroe Township, Knox County is 51.8 years old; 14.5% are under 18 and 25.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 96.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 2.4%.
| Measure | Monroe Township, Knox County | Knox County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51.8±6.4 | 39.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 14.5%±4.5 pts | 22.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 25.7%±7.4 pts | 19.2% | – |
| Male | 49.1%±5.7 pts | 49.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.4%±2.6 pts | 2.0% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 96.0%±2.9 pts | 92.9% | −3.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.8 pts | 0.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.5%±1.4 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.8 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.0%±1.8 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.7%±0.8 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.4%±3.8 pts | 7.7% | – |
| With a disability | 22.8%±6.2 pts | 13.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.9%±2.1 pts | 11.3% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.0%±5.6 pts | 91.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 16.4%±7.0 pts | 24.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.0%±3.5 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.6%±7.1 pts | 89.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5%±2.1 pts | 1.4% | – |
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 Monroe Township, Knox County earn?
Half of Monroe Township, Knox County's 687 households earn less than $82,218 a year (±$11,354), against $73,878 in Knox County and $71,389 in Ohio. In 2015-2019 it was $85,841 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart.
| Measure | Monroe Township, Knox County | Knox County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $82,218±$11,354 | $73,878 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $94,402±$14,321 | $92,322 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,562±$4,496 | $35,489 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 8.3%±6.0 pts | 11.6% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.0%±12.0 pts | 14.9% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.2%±3.6 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 89.8%±6.7 pts | 93.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.5%±6.8 pts | 89.3% | – |
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 Monroe Township, Knox County?
Owners occupy 85.4% of Monroe Township, Knox County's occupied homes and renters 14.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $229,900 by its owner (±$24,389). The median renter pays $857 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Monroe Township, Knox County | Knox County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $229,900±$24,389 | $239,400 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $857±$130 | $950 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 57.4%±41.9 pts | 35.7% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,441±$149 | $1,512 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 85.4%±7.7 pts | 75.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 14.6%±7.7 pts | 24.5% | – |
| Housing units | 721±138 | 26,078 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±6.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±30.3 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 96.1%±4.4 pts | 83.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0%±5.1 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±5.1 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 11.0%±7.4 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 13.3%±7.4 pts | 25.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.2%±5.9 pts | 6.3% | – |
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 Monroe Township, Knox County building?
Builders took permits for 6 new housing units in Monroe Township, Knox County in 2025 (6 in single-family houses), 2.7 per 1,000 residents against 2.8 across Ohio.
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 Monroe Township, Knox County work and get to work?
87.5% of Monroe Township, Knox County's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 20.2 minutes.
| Measure | Monroe Township, Knox County | Knox County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.7%±9.3 pts | 60.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.6%±7.4 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 87.5%±7.7 pts | 73.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 2.9%±3.2 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±3.9 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 1.4%±2.0 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.7%±4.1 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.2 min±4.6 | 25.7 min | no clear change |
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 Monroe Township, Knox County?
No census tract lies mostly in Monroe Township, Knox County; 5 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 68.02Knox County | 5,506 | $80,478 |
| Tract 73.02Knox County | 3,519 | $61,616 |
| Tract 73.01Knox County | 3,234 | $96,855 |
| Tract 72Knox County | 5,085 | $48,385 |
| Tract 68.01Knox County | 5,898 | $100,932 |
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 Monroe Township, Knox County) · Census block assignment files
How does Monroe Township, Knox County compare with other places in Ohio?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Monroe Township, Knox County is the 4,451st-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 620th-most populous of 1,311 in Ohio.
Monroe Township, Knox County ranks 602nd of 1,699 places in Ohio with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 620th | 1,311 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 330th | 1,589 |
| Residents per square mile | 1,168th | 1,734 |
| Median household income | 602nd | 1,699 |
| Per capita income | 913th | 1,729 |
| Median home value | 576th | 1,707 |
| Median gross rent | 912th | 1,453 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1,159th | 1,613 |
| Median age | 135th | 1,727 |
| Owner-occupied share | 543rd | 1,732 |
| Travel time to work | 1,446th | 1,731 |
Monroe Township, Knox County's figures with every place in Ohio (CSV)
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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 Monroe Township, Knox County?
26 of the 57 figures for Monroe Township, Knox County 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
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