Monroe County, Alabama
County
Overview
- County Name
- Monroe County
- State
- Alabama
- FIPS Code
- 01099
- State FIPS
- 01
- County FIPS
- 099
Geography
- Land Area
- 1025.67 sq mi
- Water Area
- 8.73 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1034.40 sq mi
- Latitude
- 31.580353
- Longitude
- -87.383342
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 19,365
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 15,270
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 19,340 | 99.9% |
| Hispanic | 25 | 0.1% |
| White | 10,399 | 53.7% |
| Black | 8,131 | 42.0% |
| Asian | 70 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 168 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 27 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 9 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 15,239 | 99.8% |
| Hispanic | 26 | 0.2% |
| White | 8,440 | 55.3% |
| Black | 6,395 | 41.9% |
| Asian | 62 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 325 | 2.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 6 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 19,388
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $43,560
- Poverty Rate
- 19.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 3,854
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 10,390 | 53.6% |
| Black | 8,127 | 41.9% |
| Asian | 73 | 0.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 14,433
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 7,201 | 49.9% |
| Republican | 6,722 | 46.6% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 510 | 3.5% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 6,671 | 46.2% |
| Female | 7,762 | 53.8% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 7,595 | 52.6% |
| Hispanic | 97 | 0.7% |
| Black | 6,184 | 42.8% |
| Asian | 50 | 0.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 6,540
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 45.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 3,897 | 51.3% |
| Hispanic | 33 | 34.0% |
| Black | 2,381 | 38.5% |
| Asian | 13 | 26.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,943 | 44.1% |
| Female | 3,597 | 46.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 5,576 (41.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,569 (12.1%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 10,208
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $121,172
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $716
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 92.1%
- Public Transit
- 0.5%
- Work From Home
- 3.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 26.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.