Monroe County's estimated 2026 population is 6,165 with a growth rate of -1.99% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Monroe County is the 71st largest county in Arkansas. The 2010 population was 8,138 and has seen a growth of -24.24% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Monroe County includes 53.44% White, 40.22% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race and multiracial populations.
White (53.44%)
Black or African American (40.22%)
Two or more races (5.27%)
Asian (0.99%)
Other race (0.09%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,570 | 53.44% |
| Black or African American | 2,687 | 40.22% |
| Two or more races | 352 | 5.27% |
| Asian | 66 | 0.99% |
| Other race | 6 | 0.09% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Monroe County's average per capita income is $39,141. Household income levels show a median of $43,955. The poverty rate stands at 22.17%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $83,851 | - |
| Families | $68,668 | $76,198 |
| Households | $43,955 | $57,347 |
| Non Families | $29,118 | $34,658 |
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