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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Monroe County

Alabama · 24,324 residents · 1,025.669 sq mi
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Monroe County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,093. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $51,900. The poverty rate of 21.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

24,324
+1%since 1990
from 23,968 in 1990
1990 – 2025
24 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 23 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.4
+12%since 1990
from 31.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
19K20K22K23K25K1990201020202024Monroe County
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Section 02

Income & economy

$29,093
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,140 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,862
+60%since 1990
from $9,299 in 1990
US average: $21,522
21.3%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 22.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$51,900
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$351
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $274 in 1990
US average: $602
80.4%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 77.3% in 1990
19.6% rent
1.8
−13%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic59.6%(14,277)
Black39.1%(9,361)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(49)
Asian0.3%(67)
Diversity Score61.8%(14,817)
2000
White, non-Hispanic57.4%(13,962)
Black39.8%(9,683)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(190)
Asian0.3%(69)
Diversity Score61.8%(15,041)
62
Unchangedsince 1990
from 62 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.8%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 10.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.9%
+8.6 ptssince 1990
from 59.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.5%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.9 min
−10%since 1990
from 17.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monroe County, Alabama?

Monroe County, Alabama has about 24,324 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Monroe County, Alabama?

The typical household in Monroe County, Alabama earns about $29,093 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Monroe County, Alabama expensive?

In Monroe County, Alabama, the median home is worth about $51,900, and the typical rent is about $351 a month.

How educated are people in Monroe County, Alabama?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in Monroe County, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Monroe County, Alabama?

About 21.3% of people in Monroe County, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Monroe County, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Monroe County, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 356 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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