Monroe County Demographics

A map of Monroe County's Population by Race

Monroe County, Alabama had a population of 19,772 in 2020. It was 52.3% White, 41.7% Black, 0.4% Asian, 1.0% Hispanic, 1.6% Native American/Other, and 2.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Monroe County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Monroe County is the 46th most populous county of the 67 counties in Alabama.

Monroe County's White Population

10,334 residents of Monroe County identify as White, or 52.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Monroe County slightly less than the White share of the population of Alabama (63.1% White). Of the 67 counties in Alabama, Monroe County is ranked #50 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Monroe County is more White than neighboring Conecuh County (50.3% White), Wilcox County (27% White), Clarke County (51.8% White), and Butler County (50.8% White). Monroe County is less White than neighboring Escambia County (59.9% White).

Monroe County's Black Population

8,253 residents of Monroe County identify as Black, or 41.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Monroe County larger than the Black share of the population of Alabama (25.6% Black). Of the 67 counties in Alabama, Monroe County is ranked #17 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Monroe County is more Black than neighboring Escambia County (29.7% Black). Monroe County is less Black than neighboring Conecuh County (43.9% Black), Wilcox County (70% Black), Clarke County (44.3% Black), and Butler County (44% Black).

Monroe County's Asian Population

88 residents of Monroe County identify as Asian, or 0.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Monroe County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Alabama (1.5% Asian). Of the 67 counties in Alabama, Monroe County is ranked #32 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Monroe County is more Asian than neighboring Conecuh County (0.3% Asian), Wilcox County (0.1% Asian), and Escambia County (0.3% Asian). Monroe County is less Asian than neighboring Butler County (0.8% Asian).

Monroe County's Hispanic Population

207 residents of Monroe County identify as Hispanic, or 1.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Monroe County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Alabama (5.3% Hispanic). Of the 67 counties in Alabama, Monroe County is ranked #60 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Monroe County is more Hispanic than neighboring Clarke County (0.9% Hispanic). Monroe County is less Hispanic than neighboring Conecuh County (2.2% Hispanic), Wilcox County (1.1% Hispanic), Escambia County (2% Hispanic), and Butler County (1.4% Hispanic).

Monroe County's Native American/Other Population

325 residents of Monroe County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Monroe County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Alabama (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 67 counties in Alabama, Monroe County is ranked #4 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Monroe County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Conecuh County (0.8% Native American/Other), Wilcox County (0.3% Native American/Other), Clarke County (0.5% Native American/Other), and Butler County (0.4% Native American/Other). Monroe County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Escambia County (4.2% Native American/Other).

Monroe County's Multiracial Population

565 residents of Monroe County identify as Multiracial, or 2.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Monroe County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Alabama (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 67 counties in Alabama, Monroe County is ranked #43 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Monroe County is more Multiracial than neighboring Conecuh County (2.5% Multiracial), Wilcox County (1.5% Multiracial), Clarke County (2.1% Multiracial), and Butler County (2.7% Multiracial). Monroe County is less Multiracial than neighboring Escambia County (3.8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.