Monroe County's estimated 2026 population is 18,841 with a growth rate of -0.65% 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 -18.1% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 44.2 years
Female: 45.9 years
Male: 41.3 years
There are 15,287 adults, (4,194 of whom are seniors) in Monroe County.
Female: 10,100 (52.1%)
Male: 9,288 (47.9%)
The racial composition of Monroe County includes 53.59% White, 41.92% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Native American, Asian, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,390 | 53.59% |
| Black or African American | 8,127 | 41.92% |
| Two or more races | 558 | 2.88% |
| Native American | 169 | 0.87% |
| Asian | 73 | 0.38% |
| Other race | 45 | 0.23% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 26 | 0.13% |
Monroe County's average per capita income is $39,849. Household income levels show a median of $42,292. The poverty rate stands at 20.09%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $77,384 | - |
| Families | $62,325 | $75,313 |
| Households | $42,292 | $58,409 |
| Non Families | $23,630 | $30,520 |
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