Monroe County, AL — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$40,225
Per Capita Income
$23,470
Poverty Rate
22.6%
SNAP Recipients
14.6%
Gini Index
0.469
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K32.6%
$25K–$50K23.7%
$50K–$75K16.3%
$75K–$100K10.9%
$100K–$150K10.3%
$150K–$200K4.5%
$200K+1.6%
The median household income in Monroe County, AL is $40,225 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $23,470. 22.6% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 14.6% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.469 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).