Monroeville, AL

Census Place

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2021 Population

5,953

2.43% 1-year growth

US Senator

Tommy Tuberville

Republican Party

US Senator

Katie Britt

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

43.8

1.15% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

20.3%

8.96% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$28,718

2.79% 1-year decline

2021 Median Property Value

$107,900

0.279% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Monroeville, AL had a population of 5.95k people with a median age of 43.8 and a median household income of $28,718. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Monroeville, AL grew from 5,812 to 5,953, a 2.43% increase and its median household income declined from $29,543 to $28,718, a −2.79% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Monroeville, AL are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (64.7%), White (Non-Hispanic) (32.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.43%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.739%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.235%).

None of the households in Monroeville, 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.

99.6% of the residents in Monroeville, AL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in N/A are Alabama Southern Community College (289 degrees awarded in 2017).

In 2021, the median property value in Monroeville, AL was $107,900, and the homeownership rate was 59.6%.

Most people in Monroeville, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Monroeville, AL was 2 cars per household.

United States Alabama Monroe County, AL Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL

Population & Diversity

Monroeville, AL is home to a population of 5.95k people, from which 99.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 0.588% of Monroeville, AL residents were born outside of the country (35 people).

In 2021, there were 1.97 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.85k people) in Monroeville, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.95k White (Non-Hispanic) and 85 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

99.6%

2021 Citizenship

99.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.6% of Monroeville, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Monroeville, AL was 99.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Monroeville, AL

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.85k ± 384
White (Non-Hispanic)
1.95k ± 341
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
85 ± 118

0.235%

Hispanic Population

14 people

0.235% of the people in Monroeville, AL are hispanic (14 people).

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

Foreign-Born Population

0.588%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

35 people

0.998%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

58 people

As of 2021, 0.588% of Monroeville, AL residents (35 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Monroeville, AL was 0.998%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
86 ± 73
Gulf War (2001-)
59 ± 70
Gulf War (1990s)
23 ± 28

Monroeville, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.46 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Monroeville, AL employs 2.06k people. The largest industries in Monroeville, AL are Health Care & Social Assistance (471 people), Manufacturing (408 people), and Retail Trade (296 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($110,417), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($102,813), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($75,313).

Employment

Occupations

2.06k

2021 Value

± 418

−5.02%

1 Year decline

± 29.3%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Monroeville, AL declined at a rate of −5.02%, from 2.17k employees to 2.06k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Monroeville, AL, are Sales & Related Occupations (299 people), Production Occupations (209 people), and Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (146 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Monroeville, 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

2.06k

2021 Value

± 418

−5.02%

1 Year decline

± 29.3%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Monroeville, AL declined at a rate of −5.02%, from 2.17k employees to 2.06k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Monroeville, AL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (471 people), Manufacturing (408 people), and Retail Trade (296 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Monroeville, AL, though some of these residents may live in Monroeville, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$34,142

Median earning men ± $4,256

$25,721

Median earning women ± $5,075

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Construction ($52,625), Public Administration ($40,732), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($38,274).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($36,010), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($27,935), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($26,679).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Alabama. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Alabama to other states, or from other states to Alabama.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Alabama product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $48.2B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($20.5B) and Mixed freight ($19.8B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Alabama products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$267B

2020 Value in Alabama

$540B

Projected 2050 Value in Alabama

102% growth

In 2020, total outbound Alabama trade was $267B. This is expected to increase 102% to $540B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Alabama trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Alabama to other states, or from other states to Alabama.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$30.3B
Florida
$20.6B
Tennessee
$13B

In 2020, the top outbound Alabama domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $30.3B, followed by Florida with $20.6B and Tennessee and $13B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Alabama shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama went to Donald J. Trump with 62% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.08%).

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

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2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (62%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.08%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama went to Donald J. Trump with 62% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.08%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Alabama 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 Monroeville, AL awarded 289 degrees. The student population of Monroeville, AL in 2017 is skewed towards women, with 489 male students and 493 female students.

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

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

Completions

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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.898% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.82% 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 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.21M), Some college (906k), and Secondary Education (641k).

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 Monroeville, AL was $107,900 in 2021, which is 0.441 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $107,600 to $107,900, a 0.279% increase. The homeownership rate in Monroeville, AL is 59.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Monroeville, AL have an average commute time of 16.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Monroeville, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$107,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$20,127

$1,387

Median Property Taxes

±$302

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 Monroeville, AL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

Rent vs Own

59.6%

Homeownership

2021

64.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 59.6% of the housing units in Monroeville, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 53.8%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 760

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in Monroeville, 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.

$28,718

Median Household Income

± $2,615

2.33k

Number of Households

± 376

In 2021, the median household income of the 2.33k households in Monroeville, AL declined from $28,718 from the previous year's value of $29,543.

The following chart displays the households in Monroeville, 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 Monroeville, AL is from Alabama.

0.458

2021 Wage GINI in Alabama

0.458

2020 Wage GINI in Alabama

In 2021, the income inequality in Alabama was 0.458 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0218% growth from 2020 to 2021, 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 2021

Drove Alone (94.7%)
Carpooled (2.18%)
Walked (1.58%)

In 2021, 94.7% of workers in Monroeville, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (2.18%) and those who walked to work (1.58%).

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

16.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Monroeville, AL have a shorter commute time (16.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.82% of the workforce in Monroeville, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

20.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Monroeville, AL (1.16k out of 5.71k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Males < 5 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Monroeville, 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.

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

89.3% of the population of Monroeville, AL has health coverage, with 33.4% on employee plans, 30% on Medicaid, 13.5% on Medicare, 11.6% on non-group plans, and 0.714% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Monroe County, AL see 2304 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.58% decrease from the previous year (2341 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 4092 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 930 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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2,304 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Monroe County, AL

Primary care physicians in Monroe County, AL see an average of 2,304 patients per year. This represents a 1.58% decrease from the previous year (2,341 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 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.1% under 18 years, 17.8% between 18 and 34 years, 38.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.7% were men and 54.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

10.7%

Uninsured

33.4%

Employer Coverage

30%

Medicaid

13.5%

Medicare

11.6%

Non-Group

0.714%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Monroeville, AL declined by 5.94% from 11.4% to 10.7%.

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