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Monroeville, AL
City in Monroe County, Alabama.
Population
5,802
Land area
13.3sq mi
People per sq mi
435
ZIP codes
0
Monroeville and its ZIP codes
Monroeville at a glance
- Monroeville is about 4.3 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 107th among 592 cities and towns in Alabama.
- The median household income is $32,513, 49% below the Alabama median of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $122,900 (41% below Alabama) and median rent is $577 a month.
Local data for Monroeville, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Monroeville, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$32,513
Poverty rate
28.8%
Median home value
$122,900
Median rent
$577/mo
Homeownership
56.7%
Bachelor's or higher
18.0%
Median age
41.3
Average commute
22.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Arab Americans (147), German Americans (126), Irish Americans (96).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Monroe County. PPP loans are for Monroeville.
Unemployment rate
6.6%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,137
5,990 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,759
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$151M
FY 2026, $7,638 per person
How people get to work
Monroeville, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone94.2%
- Carpooled3.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.9%
Average one-way commute: 22.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Monroeville, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
257
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
8
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 38°F
55.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Monroeville, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.2%
U.S. 33.3% +10.9 pts
Diabetes
19.0%
U.S. 12.1% +6.9 pts
Smoking
18.4%
U.S. 12.8% +5.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.1%
U.S. 11.1% +1.0 pts
Cities near Monroeville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PetermanCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 0.4 |
| ExcelTown | 6.2 mi | 1.6 |
| Frisco CityTown | 6.9 mi | 4 |
| ReptonTown | 8.8 mi | 1 |
| MegargelCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| BeatriceTown | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| UriahCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.6 |
| VredenburghTown | 21 mi | 1.5 |
| EvergreenCity | 23 mi | 19.7 |
| CastleberryTown | 23 mi | 1.7 |
| WhatleyCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1.3 |
| AtmoreCity | 27 mi | 21.9 |
| Grove HillTown | 30 mi | 7.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Monroeville, AL in?
- Monroeville is in Monroe County, Alabama.
- What is the population of Monroeville, AL?
- About 5,802 people live in Monroeville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Monroeville?
- Nearby places include Peterman (6.2 mi), Excel (6.2 mi), Frisco City (6.9 mi), Repton (8.8 mi), Megargel (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023