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Monroe County

Alabama · 19,772 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 $31,969. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 4,552 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $100,900. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 39% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,772
−19%since 2000
from 24,324 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
19 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 24 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.1
+25%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
19K20K22K23K25K1990201020202024Monroe County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,969
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,093 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,885
+47%since 2000
from $14,862 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.9%
US avg: 10%
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,900
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$601
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $351 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
25.2% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+77%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic57.4%(13,962)
Black39.8%(9,683)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(190)
Asian0.3%(69)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.8%(15,041)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic52.3%(10,334)
Black41.7%(8,253)
Hispanic / Latino1%(207)
Asian0.4%(88)
Other2.5%(486)
Diversity Score66.6%(13,172)
Segregation Score35.9%(7,105)
Diversity Score
67
+8%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
36
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.5%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+44%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 86.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 13.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 52.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.8%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.2%
−71.2 ptssince 2013
from 83.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monroe County, Alabama?

Monroe County, Alabama has about 19,772 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Monroe County, Alabama earns about $31,969 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 $100,900, and the typical rent is about $601 a month.

How educated are people in Monroe County, Alabama?

About 13.5% 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 24.0% of people in Monroe County, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Monroe County, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Monroe County, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 4,196 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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9 census tracts
Census Tract 761.02Census Tract 760Census Tract 759.01Census Tract 759.02Census Tract 761.01Census Tract 762Census Tract 757Census Tract 758Census Tract 756
9 ZIP codes
ZIP 36460ZIP 36445ZIP 36480ZIP 36425ZIP 36444ZIP 36471ZIP 36481ZIP 36439ZIP 36470
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