Monroeville is a city located in Monroe County Alabama. Monroeville has a 2024 population of 5,666. It is also the county seat of Monroe County. Monroeville is currently declining at a rate of -1.19% annually and its population has decreased by -4.56% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,937 in 2020.
The average household income in Monroeville is $53,308 with a poverty rate of 24.81%. The median age in Monroeville is 43.3 years: 41.9 years for males, and 43.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Monroeville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3,857 | 65.19% |
| White | 1,842 | 31.13% |
| Two or more races | 207 | 3.5% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.1% |
| Other race | 5 | 0.08% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,380 | 2.38 | 55.4 | 44.6 |
| Non Family | 1,150 | 1.11 | 45.7 | 54.3 |
| Married | 792 | 2.86 | 73.2 | 26.8 |
| Female | 418 | 4.05 | 48.3 | 51.7 |
| Male | 20 | 21.25 | 50 | 50 |
3.53
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
55.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 509 | 12.74% |
| Associates Degree | 384 | 9.61% |
| Bachelors Degree | 555 | 13.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 340 | 8.51% |
| High School Graduate | 1,580 | 39.56% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 113 | 2.83% |
| Some College | 513 | 12.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,508 | 2,052 | 397 |
| White | 1,408 | 1,242 | 492 |
| 2+ Races | 67 | 67 | 0 |
| Native American | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Other Race | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,105 | $62,426 | $41,020 |
| Graduate Degree | $65,815 | $0 | $65,543 |
| High School Graduate | $28,462 | $36,970 | $26,014 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,471 | $47,763 | $29,153 |
| Some College | $33,714 | $60,542 | $0 |
$35,471
Average Earnings
$47,763
Average Male
$29,153
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.7% of Monroeville residents speak only English, while 1.3% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 1.21% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,747 | 1,113 | 29.7% |
| Multiple | 207 | 183 | 88.41% |
| White | 1,710 | 112 | 6.55% |
24.81%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.87%
Male Poverty Rate
28.72%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Monroeville is Multiple, with 88.41% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Monroeville is White, with 6.55% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.6%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.09%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.73%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 29.73% |
| Some College | 24.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.6% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 13.54% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 45.25% |
| Female Employed | 12.99% |
| Male Employed | 0.68% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $56,806 | $74,708 |
| Households | $32,040 | $53,308 |
| Married Families | $77,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,826 | $27,685 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.3%
Male Marriage Rate
35.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
267
Number of Veterans
241
Male Veterans
26
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 78 |
| Vietnam | 64 |
| First Gulf War | 29 |
| World War II | 10 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 70 |
| 65 to 74 | 64 |
| 75+ | 59 |
| 18 to 34 | 52 |
| 35 to 54 | 22 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 184 | 6.68% |
| White | 78 | 5.01% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 7.46% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.23%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.2%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48%
Labor Force Participation
40%
Employment Rate
14.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
83.02%
Born in Monroeville
99.92%
Native Born
0.08%
Foreign Born
0.08%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.92% of Monroeville residents were born in the United States, with 83.02% having been born in Alabama. 0.08% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,327 | -68 | -1.26% |
| 2028 | 5,395 | -68 | -1.24% |
| 2027 | 5,463 | -67 | -1.21% |
| 2026 | 5,530 | -68 | -1.21% |
| 2025 | 5,598 | -68 | -1.2% |
| 2024 | 5,666 | -68 | -1.19% |
| 2023 | 5,734 | -70 | -1.21% |
| 2022 | 5,804 | -70 | -1.19% |
| 2021 | 5,874 | -63 | -1.06% |
| 2020 | 5,937 | 234 | 4.1% |
| 2019 | 5,703 | -109 | -1.88% |
| 2018 | 5,812 | -91 | -1.54% |
| 2017 | 5,903 | -96 | -1.6% |
| 2016 | 5,999 | -59 | -0.97% |
| 2015 | 6,058 | -73 | -1.19% |
| 2014 | 6,131 | -79 | -1.27% |
| 2013 | 6,210 | -121 | -1.91% |
| 2012 | 6,331 | -77 | -1.2% |
| 2011 | 6,408 | -70 | -1.08% |
| 2010 | 6,478 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,862 | -131 | -1.87% |
| 1990 | 6,993 | 1,319 | 23.25% |
| 1980 | 5,674 | 828 | 17.09% |
| 1970 | 4,846 | 1,214 | 33.43% |
| 1960 | 3,632 | 860 | 31.02% |
| 1950 | 2,772 | -2,555 | -47.96% |