Monroe County Demographics
Population Trend
Population Change by Decade
| Period | Population | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1820 | 8,838 | — | — |
| 1830 | 8,782 | -56 | -0.6% |
| 1840 | 10,680 | +1,898 | +21.6% |
| 1850 | 12,013 | +1,333 | +12.5% |
| 1860 | 15,667 | +3,654 | +30.4% |
| 1870 | 14,214 | -1,453 | -9.3% |
| 1880 | 17,091 | +2,877 | +20.2% |
| 1890 | 18,990 | +1,899 | +11.1% |
| 1900 | 23,666 | +4,676 | +24.6% |
| 1910 | 27,155 | +3,489 | +14.7% |
| 1920 | 28,884 | +1,729 | +6.4% |
| 1930 | 30,070 | +1,186 | +4.1% |
| 1940 | 29,465 | -605 | -2.0% |
| 1950 | 25,732 | -3,733 | -12.7% |
| 1960 | 22,372 | -3,360 | -13.1% |
| 1970 | 20,883 | -1,489 | -6.7% |
| 1980 | 22,651 | +1,768 | +8.5% |
| 1990 | 23,968 | +1,317 | +5.8% |
| 2000 | 24,324 | +356 | +1.5% |
| 2010 | 23,068 | -1,256 | -5.2% |
| 2020 | 19,772 | -3,296 | -14.3% |
| 2024 | 19,057 | -715 | -3.6% |
Cities & CDPs in Monroe County
| # | Name | Population | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monroeville | 5,720 | — |
| 2 | Frisco City | 1,106 | -14.0% |
| 3 | Excel | 522 | +35.6% |
| 4 | Uriah | 263 | -10.5% |
| 5 | Vredenburgh | 214 | -50.6% |
| 6 | Beatrice | 196 | -64.9% |
| 7 | Peterman | 87 | -2.3% |
| 8 | Megargel | 60 | -3.2% |
Complete Population Data
| Year | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1820 | 8,838 | Decennial Census |
| 1830 | 8,782 | Decennial Census |
| 1840 | 10,680 | Decennial Census |
| 1850 | 12,013 | Decennial Census |
| 1860 | 15,667 | Decennial Census |
| 1870 | 14,214 | Decennial Census |
| 1880 | 17,091 | Decennial Census |
| 1890 | 18,990 | Decennial Census |
| 1900 | 23,666 | Decennial Census |
| 1910 | 27,155 | Decennial Census |
| 1920 | 28,884 | Decennial Census |
| 1930 | 30,070 | Decennial Census |
| 1940 | 29,465 | Decennial Census |
| 1950 | 25,732 | Decennial Census |
| 1960 | 22,372 | Decennial Census |
| 1970 | 20,883 | Decennial Census |
| 1980 | 22,651 | Decennial Census |
| 1990 | 23,968 | Decennial Census |
| 2000 | 24,324 | Decennial Census |
| 2001 | 24,022 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2002 | 23,853 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2003 | 23,769 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2004 | 23,683 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2005 | 23,602 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2006 | 23,437 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2007 | 23,393 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2008 | 23,218 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2009 | 23,068 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2010 | 23,068 | Decennial Census |
| 2011 | 22,799 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2012 | 22,582 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2013 | 22,174 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2014 | 21,927 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2015 | 21,720 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2016 | 21,553 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2017 | 21,294 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2018 | 21,035 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2019 | 20,689 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2020 | 19,772 | Decennial Census |
| 2021 | 19,530 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2022 | 19,403 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2023 | 19,244 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2024 | 19,057 | Population Estimates Program |
Data Sources
- Population Estimates Program US Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (annual estimates)
- Decennial Census US Census Bureau Decennial Census (actual count every 10 years)