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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Monticello

Arkansas · 8,116 residents · 10.725 sq mi
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Monticello has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,642. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value is $40,700. The poverty rate of 28.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 29.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

8,116
−11%vs 2000
vs 9,146 in 2000
1990 – 2025
757 / sq mi
−11%vs 2000
vs 853 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
29.6
−5%vs 2000
vs 31.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
8K8K9K9K10K1990201020202024Monticello
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,642
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $26,821 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,945
−44%vs 2000
vs $16,113 in 2000
US average: $14,340
28.9%
+8.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$40,700
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $59,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$286
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $383 in 2000
US average: $450
61.4%
+6.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 55.0% in 2000
38.6% rent
2.3
+4%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64.4%(5,893)
Black32.5%(2,969)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(118)
Asian0.7%(64)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.4%(5,344)
1990
White, non-Hispanic71.4%(5,798)
Black28.2%(2,287)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(37)
Asian0.1%(7)
Other0.3%(24)
Diversity Score51.9%(4,216)
52
−11%vs 2000
vs 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.5%
−5.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 22.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
66.0%
−12.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.4%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.6 min
+2%vs 2000
vs 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Monticello, Arkansas?

Monticello, Arkansas has about 8,116 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Monticello, Arkansas?

The typical household in Monticello, Arkansas earns about $17,642 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Monticello, Arkansas expensive?

In Monticello, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $40,700, and the typical rent is about $286 a month.

How educated are people in Monticello, Arkansas?

About 16.5% of adults age 25 and over in Monticello, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Monticello, Arkansas?

About 28.9% of people in Monticello, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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