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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Monticello

Arkansas · 9,146 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 $26,821. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $59,300. At a median age of 31.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 20.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.2
US median: 35.2
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

9,146
+13%since 1990
from 8,116 in 1990
1990 – 2025
853 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 757 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.2
+5%since 1990
from 29.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K8K9K9K10K1990201020202024Monticello
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,821
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,642 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,113
+80%since 1990
from $8,945 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.1%
−8.8 ptssince 1990
from 28.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$59,300
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$383
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $286 in 1990
US average: $602
55.0%
−6.4 ptssince 1990
from 61.4% in 1990
45.0% rent
2.2
−4%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic71.4%(5,798)
Black28.2%(2,287)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(37)
Asian0.1%(7)
Diversity Score51.9%(4,216)
2000
White, non-Hispanic64.4%(5,893)
Black32.5%(2,969)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(118)
Asian0.7%(64)
Diversity Score58.4%(5,344)
58
+12%since 1990
from 52 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

22.2%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 16.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.1%
+12.1 ptssince 1990
from 66.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.1%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 6.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.3 min
−2%since 1990
from 14.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monticello, Arkansas?

Monticello, Arkansas has about 9,146 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Monticello, Arkansas?

The typical household in Monticello, Arkansas earns about $26,821 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 $59,300, and the typical rent is about $383 a month.

How educated are people in Monticello, Arkansas?

About 22.2% 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 20.1% of people in Monticello, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Monticello, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Monticello, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,030 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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