U.S. County · Profile

Monroe County

6.5KTotal Population
10Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-36.50%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Monroe County has a population of 6,512 as of 2023. It is located in Arkansas.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Monroe County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White53.9%3,510
Black or African American43.5%2,833
Two or More Races2.2%143
Asian0.3%20
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%7
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0
Some Other Race0.0%0
Hispanic or Latino0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Monroe County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$41,786
44.0% below national average
Per Capita Income
$24,117
37.1% below national average
Poverty Rate
23.8%
107.0% above national average
Median Age
45.8 years

Income & Poverty

$41,786Median Household Income
$24,117Per Capita Income
23.8%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$41,786$55,658
Families$67,631$74,206
Married-couple Families$67,631$75,747
Nonfamily Households$25,072$27,078

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Monroe County, Arkansas.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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