Monroe County, Alabama
AL · FIPS 01099 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 19,388 | — | #1,919 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $42,292 | -43.7% | #3,020 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.2 years | +13.6% | #882 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $120,600 | -57.2% | #2,660 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $666 | -42.7% | #2,882 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.1% | +59.5% | #2,679 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Monroe County has a population of 19,388, making it the #1,919 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.2 years, which is 13.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Monroe County is $42,292, ranking #3,020 out of 3,222 counties — 43.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 20.1% and unemployment stands at 10.2%.
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The median home value in Monroe County is $120,600 (-57.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $666/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.7%.
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90.9% of residents in Monroe County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.9% below the national rate.
About Monroe County, Alabama
Monroe County, Alabama has a total population of 19,388, making it the 1,919th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Monroe County is 44.2 years, which is 13.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Monroe County is $42,292, which ranks #3,020 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 43.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 20.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 10.2%.
The median home value in Monroe County is $120,600, 57.2% below the national median. Renters in Monroe County pay a median gross rent of $666 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Monroe County, 11.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 65.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.6 min.
Monroe County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 53.6% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (41.9%) and Two or More Races (2.9%).
All data for Monroe County, Alabama comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.