Monroeville, Alabama
Monroeville: city in Alabama, United States
About
Monroeville is a city located in the county of Monroe in the U.S. state of Alabama. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,519. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,623 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Monroeville
| Population | 5,623 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Alabama (United States) |
| County | Monroe County |
| Postal code | 36460–36462 |
| Phone Area Codes | 251 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.05% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.95% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 31.5279,-87.3247 |
| Altitude | 413 feet / 126 meters |
| Capital city | Monroeville is capital of Monroe County |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 23:57:14 (22nd April 2026) |
| Population growth | -15.93% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 81℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
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Geography
Monroeville is located at 31°31'41"N 87°19'29"W (31.5279400, -87.3247100).
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According to census records, the population of Monroeville decreased by 15.93% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6,519 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,423 | -1.49% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,347 | -1.2% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,221 | -2.03% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,142 | -1.29% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,067 | -1.24% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,006 | -1.02% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,909 | -1.64% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,823 | -1.48% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,718 | -1.84% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,623 | -1.69% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 5,718 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 6,515 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -12.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 5,951 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 6,519 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 20.1% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.1% |
| Female persons, % : | 53.8% |
| White only, percent : | 36.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 61.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 1.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 0.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 0.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 36.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 502 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 0.6% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 56.6% |
Monroeville zip code is 36460.
County name: Monroe, County
fips: 01099
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 56.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $126,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,125 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $434 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $523 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,106 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.68 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 0.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 54.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 38.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 88.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 12.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 14.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.0% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 47,573 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 156,139 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $24,539 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $31,491 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $23,062 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 24.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 589 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 268 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 215 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 211 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 325 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 25 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 509 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 487.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 13.37 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 56.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $126,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,125 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $434 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $523 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,106 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.68 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 0.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 54.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 38.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 88.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 12.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 14.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.0% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 47,573 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 156,139 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $24,539 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $31,491 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $23,062 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 24.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 589 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 268 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 215 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 211 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 325 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 25 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 509 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 487.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 13.37 |
Best Things to Do in Monroeville
1Old Courthouse Museum
Rating: 4.6 (165)
31 N Alabama Ave, Monroeville, AL 36460, United States View details
Phone: +12515757433 | Website available
2Clausell Park
Rating: 4.9 (14)
Monroeville, AL 36460, United States View details
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Services and Civic Places in Monroeville
1City of Monroeville
125 E Claiborne St, Monroeville, AL 36460 View details
Phone: +12515752081 | Website available
People born in Monroeville (10)
People born in Monroeville, including author Harper Lee, novelist Mark Childress, baseball player Bill Selby, .
More notable people
- Chris Booker (American baseball player) he was born in 09/12/1976
- Cynthia Tucker (journalist, columnist) she was born in 13/03/1955
- Marie Rudisill (American author, TV personality, aunt of Truman Capote) she was born in 13/03/1911
- Marsha Barbour (American politician)
- Marva Collins (American schoolteacher) she was born in 31/08/1936
- Bert Nettles (Alabama lawyer and Republican politician) he was born in 06/05/1936
- Tytus Howard (American football player) he was born in 23/05/1996
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Monroeville, AL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101994 | Reid State Technical College | Evergreen (AL) | 36401 |
Nearby Transit Stations (6)
Rail and bus stations connected to Monroeville, AL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GVH | Grove Hill, AL | 430 South Jackson Street | BUS |
| CMD | Camden, AL | 8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n | BUS |
| JAA | Jackson, AL | 3603 North College Avenue | BUS |
| THM | Thomasville, AL | 34390 US Highway 43 | BUS |
| MTV | Mt. Vernon, AL | 20890 US Highway 43 | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Monroeville.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Monroevill Post Office | Monroeville (AL) | 36460 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Monroeville, Pennsylvania city in Alabama, United States with a population of 28,176 people.
- Monroeville, Indiana city in Allen County, Indiana, United States of America with a population of 1,360 people.
- Monroeville, Ohio human settlement in Huron County, Ohio, United States of America with a population of 1,339 people.
Other cities in Monroe County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Monroe County , AL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Frisco City | 1,123 | City in Monroe County, Alabama, United States of America |
| Excel | 619 | Town in Monroe County, Alabama |
| Vredenburgh | 284 | Town in Alabama, United States |
| Beatrice | 271 | Town in Monroe, Alabama, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Monroeville distances to largest Alabama cities