Population & Household section gives reader an outlook. of general population profile, structure, and outlook.
Population Trend
Total Population
19816
Sex Ratio
97.0 %
Population Growth (2021-2022)
-1.5 %
Population CAGR (2010-2022)
-1.35 %
Population Growth Rate (%)
Source: Census.gov
Age Structure
Monroe County, AL, is experiencing significant demographic challenges, with a negative population growth rate of -1.5% over the past year and a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -1.35% over the last 13 years. The median age is notably high at 43.7 years, indicating an aging population, with 21% of residents over 65. This contrasts sharply with the state average median age of 39.3 years and highlights a higher age dependency ratio of 72.7, suggesting a greater burden on the working-age population compared to many other counties in Alabama, such as Madison and Baldwin, which are experiencing growth.
Dependency Rate
72.7 %
Median Age
43.7 y.o.
% of Population > 65 y.o.
21 %
Active Aging Index
123 %
Old Dependency Rate
36.3 %
Young Dependency Rate
36.4 %
Age Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Population Structure
Source: Census.gov
Household Status
Total Households
7298
Married-couple Household
3192
Household CAGR (2010-2022)
-1.9 %
Household Growth (2021-2022)
-0.48 %
Average Household Size
2.68 p
Average Family Size
3.57 p
Household with Children (%)
19.5 %
Household with Elder 65+ (%)
40 %
Household Size
Source: Census.gov
Household Structure
Source: Census.gov
Marriage
Never Married
32.6 %
Now Married
44.9 %
Widowed
10.5 %
Divorced
12 %
Marriage Status
Source: Census.gov
Marriage Status Breakdown
Source: Census.gov | S1201
Cultures
*Culture section contains several components: races, education, marriage and other factors.