Monona is a city in Clayton County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,471 at the time of the 2020 census. History The name Monona is of American native origin. In 1916, Monona contained a public house, two stores, and several mechanic shops. Geography Monona is located at (43.051258, -91.390529). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2010 census At the 2010 census there were 1,549 people, 675 households, and 440 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 725 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 98.3% White, 0.5% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0%. Of the 675 households, 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.1% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.8% were non-families. 30.8% of households were one person and 16.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.83. The median age was 42.4 years. 23.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.7% were from 25 to 44; 26.5% were from 45 to 64; and 20.2% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.5% male and 51.5% female. 2000 census At the 2000 census there were 1,550 people, 659 households, and 432 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 706 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 98.65% White, 0.06% African American, 0.58% Native American, 0.39% Asian, and 0.32% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.06%. Of the 659 households, 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.4% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.4% were non-families. 30.3% of households were one person and 19.0% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.93. Age spread: 24.1% under the age of