Monroe County, Alabama Population 2022
Monroe County, Alabama's estimated population is 19,746 with a growth rate of -1.64% 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 23,005 and has seen a growth of -14.17% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1820 | 8,838 | 0.00% | |
| 1830 | 8,782 | -56 | -0.63% |
| 1840 | 10,680 | 1,898 | 21.61% |
| 1850 | 12,013 | 1,333 | 12.48% |
| 1860 | 15,667 | 3,654 | 30.42% |
| 1870 | 14,214 | -1,453 | -9.27% |
| 1880 | 17,091 | 2,877 | 20.24% |
| 1890 | 18,990 | 1,899 | 11.11% |
| 1900 | 23,666 | 4,676 | 24.62% |
| 1910 | 27,155 | 3,489 | 14.74% |
| 1920 | 28,884 | 1,729 | 6.37% |
| 1930 | 30,070 | 1,186 | 4.11% |
| 1940 | 29,465 | -605 | -2.01% |
| 1950 | 25,732 | -3,733 | -12.67% |
| 1960 | 22,372 | -3,360 | -13.06% |
| 1970 | 20,883 | -1,489 | -6.66% |
| 1980 | 22,651 | 1,768 | 8.47% |
| 1990 | 23,968 | 1,317 | 5.81% |
| 2010 | 23,005 | -963 | -4.02% |
| 2011 | 22,796 | -209 | -0.91% |
| 2012 | 22,581 | -215 | -0.94% |
| 2013 | 22,170 | -411 | -1.82% |
| 2014 | 21,926 | -244 | -1.10% |
| 2015 | 21,717 | -209 | -0.95% |
| 2016 | 21,548 | -169 | -0.78% |
| 2017 | 21,290 | -258 | -1.20% |
| 2018 | 21,062 | -228 | -1.07% |
| 2019 | 20,733 | -329 | -1.56% |
| 2020 | 20,404 | -329 | -1.59% |
| 2021 | 20,075 | -329 | -1.61% |
| 2022 | 19,746 | -329 | -1.64% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,425 | 54.39% |
| Black or African American | 8,918 | 42.45% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 286 | 1.36% |
| Asian | 125 | 0.60% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.06% |
| Some Other Race | 22 | 0.10% |
| Two or More Races | 218 | 1.04% |
Monroe County, Alabama Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,050 | 2.58 | 67.9 |
| Married | 3,428 | 3.09 | 81 |
| Male | 193 | 5.72 | 51.3 |
| Female | 1,297 | 4.22 | 56.5 |
| Non Family | 3,132 | 1.15 | 59.3 |
3.42
Average Family Size
2.58
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 595 | 4.05% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,834 | 12.48% |
| High School Graduate | 6,764 | 46.04% |
| Some College | 2,336 | 15.90% |
| Associates Degree | 1,172 | 7.98% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,256 | 8.55% |
| Graduate Degree | 734 | 5.00% |
Monroe County, Alabama Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 71 | 53 | 53 |
| Hispanic | 74 | 74 | 52 |
| Native American | 243 | 182 | 51 |
| White | 8,322 | 7,119 | 1,335 |
| 2+ Races | 117 | 98 | 17 |
| Black | 5,852 | 4,728 | 482 |
| Other Race | 22 | 22 | |
| Islander | 12 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 74.65%.
$31,649
Average Earnings
$44,384
Average Male
$26,535
Average Female
Monroe County, Alabama Language by Age
Monroe County, Alabama Language
99.41% of Monroe County, Alabama residents speak only English, while 0.59% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.32% of the population.
Monroe County, Alabama Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 218 | 91 | 41.74% |
| Black | 8,823 | 3,237 | 36.69% |
| Islander | 12 | 4 | 33.33% |
| Native | 286 | 53 | 18.53% |
| White | 11,180 | 1,592 | 14.24% |
| Other | NaN% |
24.02%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.18%
Male Poverty Rate
23.88%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Monroe County, Alabama
The race most likely to be in poverty in Monroe County, Alabama is Multiple, with 41.74% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Monroe County, Alabama is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.42%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.16%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.91%.
Monroe County, Alabama Marital Status
Marriage Rates
43.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.3%
Male Marriage Rate
41.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Monroe County, Alabama Married by Age and Sex
Monroe County, Alabama Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Monroe County, Alabama Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 675 | 7.33% |
| Black | 385 | 5.74% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.37% |
| 2+ Races | 48 | 32.21% |
| Hispanic | 34 | 45.95% |
Monroe County, Alabama Veterans by Education
9.12%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.54%
Veteran Disability Rate
45.8%
Labor Force Participation
39.6%
Employment Rate
13.5%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
84.82%
Born in Monroe County, Alabama
99.25%
Native Born
0.75%
Foreign Born
0.26%
Non Citizen
0.49%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.25% of Monroe County, Alabama residents were born in the United States, with 84.82% having been born in Alabama. 0.26% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990