Monroe County, AL

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2023 Population

19,580

1.19% 1-year decline

US Senator

Tommy Tuberville

Republican Party

US Senator

Katie Britt

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

43.9

0.458% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

22.6%

1.11% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$40,225

0.651% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$114,900

5.12% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

6,334

1.83% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Monroe County, AL had a population of 19.6k people with a median age of 43.9 and a median household income of $40,225. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Monroe County, AL declined from 19,816 to 19,580, a −1.19% decrease and its median household income grew from $39,965 to $40,225, a 0.651% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Monroe County, AL are White (Non-Hispanic) (53.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (42.2%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.45%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (1.01%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.332%).

None of the households in Monroe County, AL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.9% of the residents in Monroe County, AL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Monroe County, AL are Alabama Southern Community College (289 degrees awarded in 2017).

In 2023, the median property value in Monroe County, AL was $114,900, and the homeownership rate was 70.2%.

Most people in Monroe County, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Monroe County, AL was 2 cars per household.

Monroe County, AL borders Baldwin County, AL, Butler County, AL, Clarke County, AL, Conecuh County, AL, Escambia County, AL, and Wilcox County, AL.

United States Alabama

Population & Diversity

Monroe County, AL is home to a population of 19.6k people, from which 99.9% are citizens. As of 2023, 0.516% of Monroe County, AL residents were born outside of the country (101 people).

In 2023, there were 1.27 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (10.5k people) in Monroe County, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.26k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 479 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.9%

2023 Citizenship

99.8%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.9% of Monroe County, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Monroe County, AL was 99.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Monroe County, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Monroe County, AL

White (Non-Hispanic)
10.5k ± 11
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
8.26k ± 150
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
479 ± 170

0.148%

Hispanic Population

29 people

0.148% of the people in Monroe County, AL are hispanic (29 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Monroe County, AL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Alabama.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
45,935 ± 5,238 people
Guatemala
15,043 ± 3,007 people
India
10,012 ± 2,454 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Alabama was Mexico, the natal country of 45,935 Alabama residents, followed by Guatemala with 15,043 and India with 10,012.

Foreign-Born Population

0.516%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

101 people

0.444%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

88 people

As of 2023, 0.516% of Monroe County, AL residents (101 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Monroe County, AL was 0.444%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Monroe County, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
232 ± 102
Gulf War (2001-)
187 ± 100
Gulf War (1990s)
81 ± 45

Monroe County, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.24 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Monroe County, AL employs 6.33k people. The largest industries in Monroe County, AL are Manufacturing (1,393 people), Retail Trade (904 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (690 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($78,750), Wholesale Trade ($64,677), and Finance & Insurance ($54,886).

Males in Alabama have an average income that is 1.43 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,264. The income inequality in Alabama (measured using the Gini index) is 0.458, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

6.33k

2023 Value

± 587

1.83%

1 Year growth

± 12.7%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Monroe County, AL grew at a rate of 1.83%, from 6.22k employees to 6.33k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Monroe County, AL, are Production Occupations (836 people), Sales & Related Occupations (784 people), and Transportation Occupations (504 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Monroe County, AL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Alabama (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

6.33k

2023 Value

± 587

1.83%

1 Year growth

± 12.7%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Monroe County, AL grew at a rate of 1.83%, from 6.22k employees to 6.33k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Monroe County, AL, are Manufacturing (1,393 people), Retail Trade (904 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (690 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Monroe County, AL, though some of these residents may live in Monroe County, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$50,225

Median earning men ± $5,237

$31,014

Median earning women ± $1,206

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($75,469), Wholesale Trade ($64,677), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,063).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($41,773), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($38,750), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($33,971).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Alabama.

Y-Axis

2.1%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.13M people employed in Alabama. This represents a 2.1% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.2%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Alabama.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

35
Retail Trade
34
Other Services (except Public Administration)
30
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$90.6k
Manufacturing
$34k
Transportation and Warehousing
$28.9k
Health Care and Social Assistance

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Monroe County, AL went to Donald J. Trump with 57.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.8%), followed by Other (0.619%).

Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing the state of Alabama. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (57.6%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.8%)
Democratic Party
Other (0.619%)
Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Monroe County, AL went to Donald J. Trump with 57.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.8%), followed by Other (0.619%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Monroe County, AL for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Alabama

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Tommy Tuberville

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Katie Britt

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing Alabama.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Alabama over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Alabama

Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Alabama have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2017, universities in Monroe County, AL awarded 289 degrees. The student population of Monroe County, AL in 2017 is skewed towards women, with 489 male students and 493 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Monroe County, AL are White (175 and 60.6%), followed by Black or African American (103 and 35.6%), American Indian or Alaska Native (4 and 1.38%), and Hispanic or Latino (4 and 1.38%).

The largest universities in Monroe County, AL by number of degrees awarded are Alabama Southern Community College (289 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Monroe County, AL are General Studies (98 and 33.9%), Industrial Technology (82 and 28.4%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (35 and 12.1%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2017 there were 982 students enrolled in Monroe County, AL, 49.8% men and 50.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 555 records, of which 52.1% were women and 47.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
98 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
35 degrees awarded
Industrial Technology
28 degrees awarded

In 2017, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Monroe County, AL was General Studies with 98 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Monroe County, AL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Alabama Southern Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

289 degrees awarded

In 2017, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Alabama Southern Community College with 289 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2017, 130 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Monroe County, AL, which is 0.818 times less than the 159 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2017, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 175 degrees mean that there were 1.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 103 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($3,510) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2017.

Public, 2-year ($870) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2017.

Public, 2-year ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.905% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.822% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.23M), Some college (913k), and Secondary Education (625k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Monroe County, AL was $114,900 in 2023, which is 0.379 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $109,300 to $114,900, a 5.12% increase. The homeownership rate in Monroe County, AL is 70.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Monroe County, AL have an average commute time of 24.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Monroe County, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Monroe County, AL is $40,225. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Monroe County, AL was Census Tract 757 with a value of $47,228, followed by Census Tract 762 and Census Tract 756, with respective values of $46,435 and $36,632.

In 2023, 12.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Monroe County, AL. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.7%.

Housing

Property

$114,900

Median Property Value 2023

±$8,955

$5,193

Median Property Taxes

±$486

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Monroe County, AL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Monroe County, AL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

70.2%

Homeownership

2023

65.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 70.2% of the housing units in Monroe County, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 72.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Monroe County, AL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 757
Census Tract 762
Census Tract 756

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Monroe County, AL was Census Tract 757 with a value of $47,228, followed by Census Tract 762 and Census Tract 756, with respective values of $46,435 and $36,632.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Monroe County, AL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$40,225

Median Household Income

± $7,307

7.4k

Number of Households

± 621

In 2023, the median household income of the 7.4k households in Monroe County, AL grew to $40,225 from the previous year's value of $39,965.

The following chart displays the households in Monroe County, AL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Monroe County, AL is from Alabama.

0.458

2022 Wage GINI in Alabama

0.458

2021 Wage GINI in Alabama

In 2022, the income inequality in Alabama was 0.458 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0777% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Alabama was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Alabama in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Alabama across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (90.2%)
Carpooled (4.73%)
Worked At Home (3.14%)

In 2023, 90.2% of workers in Monroe County, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (4.73%) and those who worked at home (3.14%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Monroe County, AL have a shorter commute time (24.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 4.14% of the workforce in Monroe County, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Monroe County, AL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Monroe County, AL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Monroe County, AL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 12.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Monroe County, AL. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.7%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

22.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Monroe County, AL (4.37k out of 19.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Monroe County, AL is Black, followed by White and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 33.2% of the children was living in poverty in Monroe County, AL. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.1%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

88.8% of the population of Monroe County, AL has health coverage, with 36.4% on employee plans, 23.4% on Medicaid, 17.3% on Medicare, 9.12% on non-group plans, and 2.58% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Monroe County, AL see 2557 patients per year on average, which represents a 11% increase from the previous year (2304 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3930 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 893 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,557 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Monroe County, AL

Primary care physicians in Monroe County, AL see an average of 2,557 patients per year. This represents a 11% increase from the previous year (2,304 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Monroe County, AL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.4% under 18 years, 16.6% between 18 and 34 years, 39.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.2%

Uninsured

36.4%

Employer Coverage

23.4%

Medicaid

17.3%

Medicare

9.12%

Non-Group

2.58%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Monroe County, AL grew by 1.21% from 11% to 11.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Monroe County, AL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 73 in Monroe County, AL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Monroe County, AL.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 43.9% in Monroe County, AL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Monroe County, AL.