Monona, WI Demographics

A map of Monona's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	7,311	7,528	85.7%	87.3%
Multiracial	412	314	4.8%	3.6%
Black	285	182	3.3%	2.1%
Asian	242	111	2.8%	1.3%
Hispanic	219	421	2.6%	4.9%
Native American/Other	58	68	0.7%	0.8%

Monona, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 8,527, a slight decrease from the 8,624 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.7% White, 4.8% Multiracial, 3.3% Black, 2.8% Asian, 2.6% Hispanic, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Monona, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Monona has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Wisconsin overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Monona, that probability was 23.4% in 2020 and 26.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Monona is ranked the 112th most populous place in Wisconsin, out of 808 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Monona was ranked the 107th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Monona's White Population

7,311 residents of Monona, or 85.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Monona is higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Monona ranks 588th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monona's White population has declined by an estimated 2.9%. White residents' share of Monona's population has decreased from 87.3% to 85.7%.

Monona is more White than neighboring McFarland (84.5% White), Madison (69.6% White), Fitchburg (61.6% White), and Shorewood Hills (74.8% White). Monona is less White than neighboring Maple Bluff (91% White).

Monona's Black Population

285 residents of Monona, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Monona is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. Monona ranks 77th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monona's Black population has grown by an estimated 56.6%. Black residents' share of Monona's population has increased from 2.1% to 3.3%.

Monona is more Black than neighboring McFarland (1.8% Black), Maple Bluff (0.5% Black), and Shorewood Hills (2.6% Black). Monona is less Black than neighboring Madison (7.2% Black), and Fitchburg (8.7% Black).

Monona's Asian Population

242 residents of Monona, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Monona is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Monona ranks 152nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monona's Asian population has grown by an estimated 118.0%. Asian residents' share of Monona's population has increased from 1.3% to 2.8%.

Monona is more Asian than neighboring Maple Bluff (0% Asian). Monona is less Asian than neighboring McFarland (4.6% Asian), Madison (8% Asian), Fitchburg (9.9% Asian), and Shorewood Hills (12.5% Asian).

Monona's Hispanic Population

219 residents of Monona, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Monona is lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. Monona ranks 207th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monona's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 48.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Monona's population has decreased from 4.9% to 2.6%.

Monona is less Hispanic than neighboring McFarland (3.8% Hispanic), Madison (9.4% Hispanic), Maple Bluff (5.7% Hispanic), Fitchburg (14.4% Hispanic), and Shorewood Hills (4% Hispanic).

Monona's Native American/Other Population

58 residents of Monona, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Monona is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Monona ranks 309th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monona's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 14.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Monona's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Monona is more Native American/Other than neighboring McFarland (0.2% Native American/Other), Fitchburg (0.3% Native American/Other), and Shorewood Hills (0.6% Native American/Other). Monona is less Native American/Other than neighboring Maple Bluff (1.3% Native American/Other).

Monona's Multiracial Population

412 residents of Monona, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Monona is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Monona ranks 272nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monona's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 31.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Monona's population has increased from 3.6% to 4.8%.

Monona is more Multiracial than neighboring Maple Bluff (1.4% Multiracial). Monona is less Multiracial than neighboring McFarland (5.2% Multiracial), Madison (5.2% Multiracial), Fitchburg (5.1% Multiracial), and Shorewood Hills (5.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.