Monroe County, Alabama

Monroe County, Alabama is a county located in the Southern Region (East South Central) of United States. According to the latest population census dating back to 2000, the Monroe County is home to 24324 inhabitants. The July 2008 population estimate is 22553, making it the 45th most populous county in Alabama. The county encompasses an area of 1034.53 sq mi (2679.42 kmē ), of which, 1025.85 square miles (2656.94 kmē) of it is land and 8.67 square miles (22.46 kmē) of it is water, it is the ninth largest by area in the U.S. state of Alabama.

Monroe County Alabama
Map of Monroe County, Alabama

According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 24324 people, 9383 households, and 6774 families living in the county. The population density was 23.7 people per square mile (9.15/kmē), making its Alabama's 15th least densely populated county. There were 11343 housing units at an average density of 11.1 per square mile (4.29/kmē). The average household size was 2.57 people, and the average family size was 3.09 people. In the county the population was spread out, with 28.3% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 90.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.4 males. According to July 2008 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the county is 22553, The racial makeup of the county was 12851 White, 9173 Black or African American, 250 American Indian, 69 Asian, 3 Native Hawaiian, and 207 from two or more races.

Monroe County Alabama Population 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Population 2000-2008
Monroe County Alabama School Enrollment
School Enrollment 2000
Monroe County Alabama GDP
GDP 2000

The median income for a household in the county was $29093, making its Alabama's 37th highest county by median household income. The median income for a family in the county was $34569, making its Alabama's 42nd highest county by median family income. The per capita income for the county was $14862, it is the 41st wealthiest county in terms of per capita income.

In 2000, 6146 pupils and students, of which 50.28% are male and 49.72% are female, 25.27% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 5.19% nursery or pri school, 5.71% kindergarten, 50.78% elementary school, 25.82% high school and 12.5% College graduate school.

RankCityCountyTotal Area mi2Land Area mi2Water Area mi2PopulationDensity mi2Per capita IncomeHouse hold Income
1Beatrice TownMonroe County1.351.350412304.8866115833
2Excel TownMonroe County1.651.650582352.81615833214
3Frisco City TownMonroe County4.044.030.011460361.91217026176
4Monroeville CityMonroe County13.0613.050.016862525.81707028229
5Vredenburgh TownMonroe County1.521.50.01327217.4589227321
YearPopulation
April 2000 census24324
April 2000 Estimate24324
July 2000 Estimate24281
July 2001 Estimate24006
July 2002 Estimate23808
July 2003 Estimate23538
July 2004 Estimate23360
July 2005 Estimate23181
July 2006 Estimate22968
July 2007 Estimate22702
July 2008 Estimate22553
SchoolMaleFemaleTotal
Nursery school171148319
Kindergarten194157351
Elementary school163014913121
High school8467411587
College or graduate school249519768
PlaceMedian household incomeMedian family incomePer capita income
Monroe County, Alabama$29093$34569$14862
Alabama, United States$34135$41657$18189
United States$41994$50046$21587