Monroe County's estimated 2026 population is 18,683 with a growth rate of -0.99% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Monroe County is the 46th largest county in Alabama. The 2010 population was 23,004 and has seen a growth of -18.78% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Monroe County includes 53.69% White, 42.19% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, other race and multiracial populations.
White (53.69%)
Black or African American (42.19%)
Two or more races (2.45%)
Native American (1.01%)
Asian (0.33%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.23%)
Other race (0.1%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,513 | 53.69% |
| Black or African American | 8,260 | 42.19% |
| Two or more races | 479 | 2.45% |
| Native American | 198 | 1.01% |
| Asian | 65 | 0.33% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 46 | 0.23% |
| Other race | 19 | 0.1% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Monroe County's average per capita income is $37,694. Household income levels show a median of $40,225. The poverty rate stands at 22.61%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $77,935 | - |
| Families | $60,895 | $73,515 |
| Households | $40,225 | $57,308 |
| Non Families | $23,396 | $30,245 |
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