Time Zone: Monroe County lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time.
The community of Monroeville is the Seat for Monroe County.
Monroe County was founded in 1815.
From the Census Estimates for 2009, <1> Monroe had a population of 22,389 people. This is a decrease of 7.96% since the last Census (which gave a population of 24,324 people in 2000).
At the time of the 2000 Census, Monroe represented 0.55% of the total population of Alabama, making it the state's 43rd most populous county (out of 67 counties).
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 23,068 | -5.16% | +3.03% since 2009 |
2009 | 22,389 | -7.96% | -1.14% since 2008 |
2008 | 22,648 | -6.89% | -0.49% since 2007 |
2007 | 22,759 | -6.43% | |
--- | | | 2000 | 24,324 | The Last Census |
More information can be found on the Monroe County Census Page for Monroe County. .
Below are some of the communities located in Monroe County (for more communities, please visit our Nearby Page for Monroe County):
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