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Monticello

Arkansas · 9,467 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 $29,369. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $70,700. At a median age of 31.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 29.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 25% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.9
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,467
+4%since 2000
from 9,146 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
883 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 853 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
31.9
+2%since 2000
from 31.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K9K9K10K1990201020202024Monticello
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,369
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,821 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,747
+10%since 2000
from $16,113 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
29.5%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.483
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,700
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$601
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $383 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.1%
−24.8 ptssince 2000
from 55.0% in 2000
49.7% rent
Vacancy rate
10.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+9%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic59.3%(5,612)
Black36.3%(3,438)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(217)
Asian0.7%(70)
Other0.6%(59)
Diversity Score63.6%(6,021)
Diversity Score
64
+9%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+35%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.8%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.2%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monticello, Arkansas?

Monticello, Arkansas has about 9,467 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Monticello, Arkansas?

The typical household in Monticello, Arkansas earns about $29,369 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 $70,700, and the typical rent is about $601 a month.

How educated are people in Monticello, Arkansas?

About 26.3% 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 29.5% 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 1,351 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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