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Montrose

Arkansas · 526 residents · 0.379 sq mi
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Montrose has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,625. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $31,600. The poverty rate of 34.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

526
+15%since 1990
from 459 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,388 / sq mi
+15%since 1990
from 1,211 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.7
+10%since 1990
from 29.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1342413484555621990201020202024Montrose
2024170
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,625
+50%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $10,417 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$10,363
+90%since 1990
from $5,455 in 1990
US average: $21,522
34.9%
−11.0 ptssince 1990
from 45.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$31,600
+33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$375
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $220 in 1990
US average: $602
72.3%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 67.1% in 1990
27.7% rent
1.5
−12%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic23.5%(108)
Black76.5%(351)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score45%(206)
2000
White, non-Hispanic26.2%(138)
Black71.7%(377)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score51.9%(273)
52
+15%since 1990
from 45 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.6%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 7.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
51.7%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 46.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.7%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 1.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.4 min
+20%since 1990
from 16.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Montrose, Arkansas?

Montrose, Arkansas has about 526 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Montrose, Arkansas?

The typical household in Montrose, Arkansas earns about $20,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Montrose, Arkansas expensive?

In Montrose, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $31,600, and the typical rent is about $375 a month.

How educated are people in Montrose, Arkansas?

About 5.6% of adults age 25 and over in Montrose, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Montrose, Arkansas?

About 34.9% of people in Montrose, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Montrose, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Montrose, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 67 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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