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Monroeville, AL


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Monroeville, Alabama

Monroeville, Alabama, in Monroe county, is 71 miles NE of Mobile, Alabama (center to center) and 196 miles NE of New Orleans, Louisiana. The city has a population of 6,862.

The People and Families of Monroeville

In Monroeville, about 52% of adults are married. Be careful driving in Monroeville, since the city is home to many young children.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in the city, in comparison to similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Monroeville had a median family income of $36,476. Monroeville enjoys an educated population.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Monroeville gave more campaign money ($11,365) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Monroeville Housing

Owners occupy 69% of the housing units in Monroeville. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use.

Commuting

In Monroeville, 94% of commuters drive to work. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Monroeville, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

Monroeville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alabama):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyMonroeville Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyMonroeville Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyMonroeville Affordability of Rents
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 15%Monroeville College Educated Adults
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 18%Monroeville Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Monroeville, AL

Comparing Monroeville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population109
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Senior Citizens77
Racial Diversity78
Age of the Population54
Well-Paid Single Women37
Well-Paid Single Men24
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size56
Portion of People Married44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults69
People in Middle Class or Better25
Median Family Income26
People Above Poverty13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work49
Public Transportation Use37
Working at Home35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes104
Affordability of Rents106
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Housing Recently Built86
People Living Alone66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals36

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime23
Low Violent Crime11

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