U.S. County · Profile

Monroe County

19.2KTotal Population
19Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-20.93%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Monroe County has a population of 19,229 as of 2023. It is located in Alabama.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Monroe County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):0.2%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White53.7%10,326
Black or African American42.3%8,134
Two or More Races2.2%423
American Indian/Alaska Native1.3%250
Asian0.2%38
Some Other Race0.2%38
Hispanic or Latino0.2%38
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.1%19

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Monroe County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$39,965
46.4% below national average
Per Capita Income
$23,090
39.8% below national average
Poverty Rate
22.9%
99.1% above national average
Median Age
43.7 years

Income & Poverty

$39,965Median Household Income
$23,090Per Capita Income
22.9%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$39,965$57,487
Families$59,610$73,880
Married-couple Families$59,610$66,763
Nonfamily Households$21,313$23,018

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Monroe County, Alabama.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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