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Monticello

County:
Drew County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
10.725
State:
Arkansas

Monticello is a city located in Drew County, Arkansas. Monticello has a 2026 population of 8,066. It is also the county seat of Drew County. Monticello is currently declining at a rate of -0.73% annually and its population has decreased by -4.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,422 in 2020.

The median household income in Monticello is $27,238 with a poverty rate of 30.14%. The median age in Monticello is 35.3 years: 35 years for males, and 35.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 79.3 males.

8.1K
Total Population
752
Density (mi²)
-59 -0.73%
Growth

Monticello Population

Monticello Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20268,066-59-0.73%
20258,125-60-0.73%
20248,185-31-0.38%
20238,216360.44%
20228,180-89-1.08%
20218,269-170-2.01%
20208,422-825-8.92%
20199,247-176-1.87%
20189,423-49-0.52%
20179,472-153-1.59%
20169,625-12-0.12%
20159,637-37-0.38%
20149,674220.23%
20139,652-95-0.97%
20129,747320.33%
20119,7151211.26%
20109,5941271.34%
20009,1461,03012.69%
19908,116-143-1.73%
19808,2593,17462.42%
19705,08567315.25%
19604,412-89-1.98%
19504,50185123.32%
19403,65057418.66%
19303,07600%

Median Age

Overall: 35.3 years
Female: 35.7 years
Male: 35 years

Monticello Adults

There are 6,573 adults, (1,405 of whom are seniors) in Monticello.

Sex Ratio

Female: 4,604 (55.8%)
Male: 3,653 (44.2%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Monticello includes 52.65% White, 41.25% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,34752.65%
Black or African American3,40641.25%
Two or more races3544.29%
Asian1211.47%
Other race290.35%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American220.27%
Other race210.25%
Two or more races90.11%
White40.05%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,34352.6%
Black or African American3,38440.98%
Two or more races3454.18%
Asian1211.47%
Other race80.1%

Monticello Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Monticello 's average per capita income is $41,196. Household income levels show a median of $27,238. The poverty rate stands at 30.14%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$77,950-
Families$53,738$76,314
Households$27,238$55,422
Non Families$21,536$33,190

$41,196

Average Income

$27,238

Median Household Income

30.14%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)