Monroe County, AL population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Monroe County decreased by 5,072. In this period, the peak population was 24,301 in the year 2000. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 24,301 | - | - |
| 2001 | 24,027 | -274 | -1.13% |
| 2002 | 23,853 | -174 | -0.72% |
| 2003 | 23,607 | -246 | -1.03% |
| 2004 | 23,447 | -160 | -0.68% |
| 2005 | 23,283 | -164 | -0.70% |
| 2006 | 23,119 | -164 | -0.70% |
| 2007 | 22,880 | -239 | -1.03% |
| 2008 | 22,754 | -126 | -0.55% |
| 2009 | 22,503 | -251 | -1.10% |
| 2010 | 23,004 | 501 | 2.23% |
| 2011 | 22,799 | -205 | -0.89% |
| 2012 | 22,582 | -217 | -0.95% |
| 2013 | 22,174 | -408 | -1.81% |
| 2014 | 21,927 | -247 | -1.11% |
| 2015 | 21,720 | -207 | -0.94% |
| 2016 | 21,553 | -167 | -0.77% |
| 2017 | 21,294 | -259 | -1.20% |
| 2018 | 21,035 | -259 | -1.22% |
| 2019 | 20,689 | -346 | -1.64% |
| 2020 | 19,706 | -983 | -4.75% |
| 2021 | 19,550 | -156 | -0.79% |
| 2022 | 19,412 | -138 | -0.71% |
| 2023 | 19,229 | -183 | -0.94% |
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Monroe County, AL population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Monroe County's population decreased by 1,297 (5.34%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Monroe County's population decreased by 3,298 (14.34%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Monroe County's population decreased by 477 (2.42%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Monroe County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 19,229.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Monroe County's population peaked in year 2000 at 24,301.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Monroe County's population was lowest in year 2023 at 19,229.
Monroe County, AL annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Monroe County grew year by year for 1 years and declined for 22 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Monroe County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.91% per year. Overall the population shrank 20.87% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Monroe County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.91% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Monroe County population grew the most, with an increase of 501 people (a 2.23% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Monroe County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 983 people (a 4.75% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Monroe County, AL population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Monroe County's population decreased by 321 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 138 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 183 (0.94%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Monroe County, AL changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Monroe County decreased by 2,945 (13.28%). The population was highest at 21,927 in the year 2014 and lowest at 19,229 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -1.41%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)