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Monroeville Government

Monroe County residents are fortunate to experience strong leadership in the local government, offering top-notch services and programs designed for the betterment of the community at-large. The county is overseen by an elected five-member county commission. In addition to this governing body, Monroe County has five incorporated municipalities governed by individual mayors and councils. These incorporated municipalities include Beatrice, Excel, Frisco City, Monroeville and Vredenburgh. Monroeville, Monroe County’s largest incorporated municipality, stands as the county seat.

In addition, Monroe County is well-represented in state and federal government. For a complete list of city, county, state and federal officials, please visit the Chamber of Commerce website, or call the Chamber office.

Fast Facts About Monroe County, AL

Population

Monroeville — 6,519

Monroe County — 23,068

30-mile Radius — 62,134 (2012 Projection)

Source: Census 2010

Land Area

Monroeville — 13.05 square miles

Monroe County — 1,025.85 square miles

Source: 2000 Census

Climate

January’s average low — 36.4 degrees F

July’s average high — 90.7 degrees F

Average annual rainfall — 60.78 inches

Elevation — 413 feet above sea level

Income

Median Family Income (Monroe County) — $44,900*

Per Capita Income — $27,628**

Sources: *HUD Office of Economic Affairs, 2010 Projection and **U.S. Department of Commerce, 2008 Estimate

Estimated Median House Value 2009

Monroeville — $106,667

Alabama — $119,600

Source: Wikipedia

Sales Tax Rates

Monroeville — 2.5%

Monroe County — 2.5%

State of Alabama — 4.0%

Distances from Major Cities

Mobile, AL — 85 miles

Birmingham, AL — 162 miles

New Orleans, LA — 231 miles

Atlanta, GA — 261 miles

Nearest Commercial Airports

Mobile & Montgomery, AL

Pensaloca, FL

Additional information is available at www.monroecountyal.com