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World Population Review
Monroe County, Alabama Population 2021
Monroe County, Alabama's estimated population is 20,075 with a growth rate of -1.61% 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 -12.74% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 20,075 | -329 | -1.61% |
| 2020 | 20,404 | -329 | -1.59% |
| 2019 | 20,733 | -329 | -1.56% |
| 2018 | 21,062 | -228 | -1.07% |
| 2017 | 21,290 | -258 | -1.20% |
| 2016 | 21,548 | -169 | -0.78% |
| 2015 | 21,717 | -209 | -0.95% |
| 2014 | 21,926 | -244 | -1.10% |
| 2013 | 22,170 | -411 | -1.82% |
| 2012 | 22,581 | -215 | -0.94% |
| 2011 | 22,796 | -209 | -0.91% |
| 2010 | 23,005 | -963 | -4.02% |
| 1990 | 23,968 | 1,317 | 5.81% |
| 1980 | 22,651 | 1,768 | 8.47% |
| 1970 | 20,883 | -1,489 | -6.66% |
| 1960 | 22,372 | -3,360 | -13.06% |
| 1950 | 25,732 | -3,733 | -12.67% |
| 1940 | 29,465 | -605 | -2.01% |
| 1930 | 30,070 | 1,186 | 4.11% |
| 1920 | 28,884 | 1,729 | 6.37% |
| 1910 | 27,155 | 3,489 | 14.74% |
| 1900 | 23,666 | 4,676 | 24.62% |
| 1890 | 18,990 | 1,899 | 11.11% |
| 1880 | 17,091 | 2,877 | 20.24% |
| 1870 | 14,214 | -1,453 | -9.27% |
| 1860 | 15,667 | 3,654 | 30.42% |
| 1850 | 12,013 | 1,333 | 12.48% |
| 1840 | 10,680 | 1,898 | 21.61% |
| 1830 | 8,782 | -56 | -0.63% |
| 1820 | 8,838 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
-1.61%
County Website
State
Founded
June 29, 1815
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
23,005
Growth Since 2010
-12.74%
Monroe County, Alabama Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,587 | 54.48% |
| Black or African American | 9,026 | 42.44% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 372 | 1.75% |
| Two or More Races | 199 | 0.94% |
| Asian | 58 | 0.27% |
| Some Other Race | 22 | 0.10% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.03% |
Monroe County, Alabama Population by Race
Monroe County, Alabama Population Pyramid $2021
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Monroe County, Alabama Population by Age
Monroe County, Alabama Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,166 | 2.57 | 63.6 |
| Married | 3,442 | 3.15 | 79 |
| Non Family | 3,042 | 1.08 | 52.2 |
| Female | 1,444 | 4.05 | 55.1 |
| Male | 238 | 4.34 | 38.7 |
3.42
Average Family Size
2.57
Average Household Size
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Monroe County, Alabama Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 624 | 4.24% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,489 | 10.12% |
| High School Graduate | 6,952 | 47.23% |
| Some College | 2,456 | 16.69% |
| Associates Degree | 1,214 | 8.25% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,335 | 9.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 648 | 4.40% |
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Monroe County, Alabama Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Monroe County, Alabama Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,395 | 7,450 | 1,398 |
| Black | 5,875 | 4,748 | 502 |
| Native American | 240 | 221 | 15 |
| 2+ Races | 92 | 85 | 2 |
| Hispanic | 65 | 65 | 34 |
| Asian | 45 | 32 | 32 |
| Other Race | 22 | 22 | |
| Islander | 6 | 4 |
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 71.11%.
Monroe County, Alabama Educational Attainment by Race
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$31,965
Average Earnings
$45,990
Average Male
$27,656
Average Female
Monroe County, Alabama Earnings by Educational Attainment
Monroe County, Alabama Language by Age
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Monroe County, Alabama Language
99.56% of Monroe County, Alabama residents speak only English, while 0.44% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.19% of the population.
Monroe County, Alabama Language
Monroe County, Alabama Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 8,914 | 3,984 | 44.69% |
| White | 11,390 | 1,739 | 15.27% |
| Multiple | 199 | 110 | 55.28% |
| Native | 372 | 25 | 6.72% |
| Hispanic | 81 | 25 | 30.86% |
| Islander | 6 | 2 | 33.33% |
27.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.00%
Male Poverty Rate
28.81%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Monroe County, Alabama
The race most likely to be in poverty in Monroe County, Alabama is Multiple, with 55.28% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Monroe County, Alabama is Native, with 6.72% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.86%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.45%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.65%.
Monroe County, Alabama Poverty
Monroe County, Alabama Poverty Rate by Education
Monroe County, Alabama Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
42.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.6%
Male Marriage Rate
42.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Monroe County, Alabama Married by Age and Sex
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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
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Monroe County, Alabama Marital Status
Monroe County, Alabama Veterans by War
Monroe County, Alabama Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 815 | 8.78% |
| Black | 386 | 5.70% |
| 2+ Races | 68 | 50.75% |
| Native American | 67 | 25.38% |
| Hispanic | 21 | 32.31% |
Monroe County, Alabama Veterans by Race
Monroe County, Alabama Veterans by Education
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13.04%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.03%
Veteran Disability Rate
Monroe County, Alabama Veterans by Education
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44.4%
Labor Force Participation
37.6%
Employment Rate
15.4%
Unemployment Rate
Monroe County, Alabama Employment by Age
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Monroe County, Alabama Employment by Race
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Monroe County, Alabama Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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99.48%
Native Born
0.52%
Foreign Born
0.19%
Non Citizen
0.33%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.48% of Monroe County, Alabama residents were born in the United States, with 84.50% having been born in Alabama. 0.19% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Monroe County, Alabama Place of Birth
- 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