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Monroe County

Arkansas · 6,799 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 $38,438. Population has fallen 34% since 2000, a loss of 3,455 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $73,500. With a median age of 46.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,799
−34%since 2000
from 10,254 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
11 / sq mi
−34%since 2000
from 17 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.9
+22%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K8K9K10K12K1990201020202024Monroe County
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,438
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,632 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,610
+88%since 2000
from $13,096 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.1%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 27.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.7%
US avg: 10%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,500
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$508
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $280 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 65.0% in 2000
38.1% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+11%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic52%(3,538)
Black40.5%(2,751)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(186)
Asian0.4%(28)
Other2.5%(171)
Diversity Score68.5%(4,654)
Segregation Score25%(1,701)
Diversity Score
68
+11%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
25
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.9%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 63.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+60%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2011
from 49.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.0%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
52.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.4%
−74.6 ptssince 2013
from 83.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monroe County, Arkansas?

Monroe County, Arkansas has about 6,799 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Monroe County, Arkansas earns about $38,438 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 $73,500, and the typical rent is about $508 a month.

How educated are people in Monroe County, Arkansas?

About 12.6% 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 22.9% 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 4,534 residents, a change of about -40 percent over that period.

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

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