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Montrose

Arkansas · 243 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 $26,131. Population has fallen 54% since 2000, a loss of 283 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 48.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 38.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
77% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
243
−54%since 2000
from 526 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
641 / sq mi
−54%since 2000
from 1,388 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.8
+49%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1342413484555621990201020202024Montrose
2024170
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,131
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,299
+19%since 2000
from $10,363 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
38.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 34.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing19.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction19%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10%
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$620
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
23.3% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic26.2%(138)
Black71.7%(377)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score51.9%(273)
2020
White, non-Hispanic18.5%(45)
Black71.6%(174)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(16)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score51.9%(126)
Diversity Score
52
Unchangedsince 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.6%
+23.0 ptssince 2000
from 51.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.7 min
−14%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.4%
+30.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.0%
−10.2 ptssince 2011
from 19.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.3%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 55.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.2%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.4%
−65.5 ptssince 2013
from 75.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montrose, Arkansas?

Montrose, Arkansas has about 243 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Montrose, Arkansas?

The typical household in Montrose, Arkansas earns about $26,131 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Montrose, Arkansas expensive?

In Montrose, Arkansas, the typical rent is about $620 a month.

How educated are people in Montrose, Arkansas?

About 2.7% 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 38.8% of people in Montrose, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Montrose, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Montrose, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 216 residents, a change of about -47 percent over that period.

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