Monroe County, Alabama's estimated 2024 population is 19,046 with a growth rate of -0.95% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Monroe County, Alabama is the 46th largest county in Alabama. The 2010 population was 23,004 and has seen a growth of -17.21% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 18,131 | -183 | -1% |
| 2028 | 18,314 | -183 | -0.99% |
| 2027 | 18,497 | -183 | -0.98% |
| 2026 | 18,680 | -183 | -0.97% |
| 2025 | 18,863 | -183 | -0.96% |
| 2024 | 19,046 | -183 | -0.95% |
| 2023 | 19,229 | -183 | -0.94% |
| 2022 | 19,412 | -138 | -0.71% |
| 2021 | 19,550 | -156 | -0.79% |
| 2020 | 19,706 | -983 | -4.75% |
| 2019 | 20,689 | -346 | -1.64% |
| 2018 | 21,035 | -259 | -1.22% |
| 2017 | 21,294 | -259 | -1.2% |
| 2016 | 21,553 | -167 | -0.77% |
| 2015 | 21,720 | -207 | -0.94% |
| 2014 | 21,927 | -247 | -1.11% |
| 2013 | 22,174 | -408 | -1.81% |
| 2012 | 22,582 | -217 | -0.95% |
| 2011 | 22,799 | -205 | -0.89% |
| 2010 | 23,004 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 23,968 | 1,317 | 5.81% |
| 1980 | 22,651 | 1,768 | 8.47% |
| 1970 | 20,883 | -1,489 | -6.66% |
| 1960 | 22,372 | -3,360 | -13.06% |
| 1950 | 25,732 | -3,733 | -12.67% |
| 1940 | 29,465 | -605 | -2.01% |
| 1930 | 30,070 | 1,186 | 4.11% |
| 1920 | 28,884 | 1,729 | 6.37% |
| 1910 | 27,155 | 3,489 | 14.74% |
| 1900 | 23,666 | 4,676 | 24.62% |
| 1890 | 18,990 | 1,899 | 11.11% |
| 1880 | 17,091 | 2,877 | 20.24% |
| 1870 | 14,214 | -1,453 | -9.27% |
| 1860 | 15,667 | 3,654 | 30.42% |
| 1850 | 12,013 | 1,333 | 12.48% |
| 1840 | 10,680 | 1,898 | 21.61% |
| 1830 | 8,782 | -56 | -0.63% |
| 1820 | 8,838 | -9,293 | -51.25% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,513 | 53.69% |
| Black or African American | 8,260 | 42.19% |
| Two or more races | 479 | 2.45% |
| Native American | 198 | 1.01% |
| Asian | 65 | 0.33% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 46 | 0.23% |
| Other race | 19 | 0.1% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,396 | 2.61 | 70.2 | 29.8 |
| Married | 3,110 | 3.23 | 83 | 17 |
| Non Family | 2,927 | 1.18 | 61.9 | 38.1 |
| Female | 1,114 | 4.08 | 56.1 | 43.9 |
| Male | 245 | 5.36 | 70.6 | 29.4 |
3.47
Average Family Size
2.61
Average Household Size
70.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,816 | 13.45% |
| Associates Degree | 1,051 | 7.78% |
| Bachelors Degree | 842 | 6.23% |
| Graduate Degree | 692 | 5.12% |
| High School Graduate | 6,154 | 45.56% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 397 | 2.94% |
| Some College | 2,554 | 18.91% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,503 | 6,360 | 1,150 |
| Black | 5,600 | 4,558 | 311 |
| 2+ Races | 192 | 176 | 9 |
| Native American | 145 | 145 | 30 |
| Asian | 30 | 30 | 15 |
| Hispanic | 18 | 10 | 10 |
| Islander | 18 | 14 | 9 |
| Other Race | 8 | 0 | 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 hispanic people with a rate of 55.56%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,158 | $72,125 | $48,523 |
| Graduate Degree | $45,781 | $51,250 | $40,924 |
| High School Graduate | $35,029 | $50,706 | $29,605 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,690 | $45,365 | $28,413 |
| Overall | $37,694 | $51,078 | $31,623 |
| Some College | $37,282 | $58,438 | $35,219 |
$37,694
Average Earnings
$51,078
Average Male
$31,623
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.12% of Monroe County, Alabama residents speak only English, while 0.88% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 0.32% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 8,162 | 2,579 | 31.6% |
| White | 10,356 | 1,512 | 14.6% |
| Multiple | 479 | 196 | 40.92% |
| Native | 198 | 61 | 30.81% |
| Other | 19 | 19 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 29 | 19 | 65.52% |
| Islander | 46 | 4 | 8.7% |
22.61%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.79%
Male Poverty Rate
26.18%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Monroe County, Alabama is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Monroe County, Alabama is Islander, with 8.7% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.53%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.41%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.62%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 28.17% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.61% |
| Some College | 13.68% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.24% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 67.35% |
| Male Unemployed | 30.58% |
| Female Employed | 11.56% |
| Male Employed | 2.75% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,895 | $73,515 |
| Households | $40,225 | $57,308 |
| Married Families | $77,935 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,396 | $30,245 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.9%
Male Marriage Rate
39.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
828
Number of Veterans
784
Male Veterans
44
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 241 |
| Second Gulf War | 187 |
| First Gulf War | 131 |
| Korea | 12 |
| World War II | 10 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 221 |
| 65 to 74 | 220 |
| 75+ | 190 |
| 35 to 54 | 128 |
| 18 to 34 | 69 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 530 | 6.22% |
| Black | 291 | 4.61% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 2.16% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.57% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.54%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.52%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45.4%
Labor Force Participation
39.6%
Employment Rate
11.9%
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
86.75%
Born in Monroe County, Alabama
99.48%
Native Born
0.52%
Foreign Born
0.13%
Non Citizen
0.38%
Naturalized
99.48% of Monroe County, Alabama residents were born in the United States, with 86.75% having been born in Alabama. 0.13% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.