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Monroe County

Arkansas · 8,149 residents · 607.461 sq mi
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Monroe County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,964. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 2,105 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $55,600. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,149
−21%since 2000
from 10,254 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
13 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 17 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.2
+15%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K8K9K10K12K1990201020202024Monroe County
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,964
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,632 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,084
+30%since 2000
from $13,096 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 27.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.470
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade14%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction11.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,600
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$478
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $280 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.6%
−37.3 ptssince 2000
from 65.0% in 2000
37.2% rent
Vacancy rate
24.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+7%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic58.5%(6,003)
Black38.7%(3,964)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(132)
Asian0.1%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.7%(6,327)
2010
White, non-Hispanic55.8%(4,549)
Black40.7%(3,314)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(132)
Asian0.4%(36)
Other0.5%(44)
Diversity Score64.2%(5,235)
Diversity Score
64
+4%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
68.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 63.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+23%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.7%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
53.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.2%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monroe County, Arkansas?

Monroe County, Arkansas has about 8,149 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Monroe County, Arkansas?

The typical household in Monroe County, Arkansas earns about $29,964 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Monroe County, Arkansas expensive?

In Monroe County, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $55,600, and the typical rent is about $478 a month.

How educated are people in Monroe County, Arkansas?

About 12.3% of adults age 25 and over in Monroe County, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Monroe County, Arkansas?

About 22.5% of people in Monroe County, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Monroe County, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Monroe County, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3,184 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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

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