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Monroeville

Alabama · 5,758 residents (2025 est.) · 13.349 sq mi
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Monroeville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,513. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 1,060 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $122,900. The poverty rate of 28.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,802
−15%since 2000
from 6,862 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
435 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 514 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.3
+13%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,758 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Monroeville
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,513
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,229 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,405
+31%since 2000
from $17,070 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 23.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.500
−6%since 2010
from 0.530 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information18%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,900
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$577
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $353 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.7%
−12.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
43.3% rent
Vacancy rate
19.9%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+44%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
19
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic52.9%(3,628)
Black44.4%(3,049)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(62)
Asian0.6%(39)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.9%(4,383)
2024
White, non-Hispanic34.3%(1,991)
Black61.2%(3,550)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(28)
Asian0%(0)
Other4%(233)
Diversity Score63.3%(3,671)
Diversity Score
63
−1%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.9%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+82%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
94.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 91.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 13.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 50.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.3%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2012
from 14.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.6%
−78.1 ptssince 2013
from 84.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.4%
+37.7 ptssince 2017
from 37.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2016
from 99.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monroeville, Alabama?

Monroeville, Alabama has about 5,802 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Monroeville, Alabama?

The typical household in Monroeville, Alabama earns about $32,513 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Monroeville, Alabama expensive?

In Monroeville, Alabama, the median home is worth about $122,900, and the typical rent is about $577 a month.

How educated are people in Monroeville, Alabama?

About 18.0% of adults age 25 and over in Monroeville, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Monroeville, Alabama?

About 28.8% of people in Monroeville, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Monroeville, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Monroeville, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,191 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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