Monticello, AR

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2022 Population

8,443

1.45% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Boozman

Republican Party

US Senator

Tom Cotton

Republican Party

2022 Median Age

35.2

6.02% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

26.3%

1.84% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$34,176

1.7% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$131,400

21.8% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

3,299

3.71% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Monticello, AR had a population of 8.44k people with a median age of 35.2 and a median household income of $34,176. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Monticello, AR declined from 8,567 to 8,443, a −1.45% decrease and its median household income grew from $33,604 to $34,176, a 1.7% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Monticello, AR are White (Non-Hispanic) (52.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (40.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.47%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.48%), and Black or African American (Hispanic) (0.343%).

None of the households in Monticello, AR reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99% of the residents in Monticello, AR are U.S. citizens.

In 2022, the median property value in Monticello, AR was $131,400, and the homeownership rate was 49.4%.

Most people in Monticello, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 15.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Monticello, AR was 2 cars per household.

United States Arkansas Drew County, AR

Population & Diversity

Monticello, AR is home to a population of 8.44k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2022, 2.26% of Monticello, AR residents were born outside of the country (191 people).

In 2022, there were 1.28 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.43k people) in Monticello, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.45k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 377 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99%

2022 Citizenship

99.1%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 99% of Monticello, AR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Monticello, AR was 99.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Monticello, AR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Monticello, AR

White (Non-Hispanic)
4.43k ± 265
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.45k ± 286
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
377 ± 168

0.711%

Hispanic Population

60 people

0.711% of the people in Monticello, AR are hispanic (60 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Monticello, AR as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Arkansas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
62,018 ± 6,050 people
El Salvador
15,360 ± 3,035 people
India
9,985 ± 2,449 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Arkansas was Mexico, the natal country of 62,018 Arkansas residents, followed by El Salvador with 15,360 and India with 9,985.

Foreign-Born Population

2.26%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

191 people

0.934%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

80 people

As of 2022, 2.26% of Monticello, AR residents (191 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Monticello, AR was 0.934%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Monticello, AR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
277 ± 131
Gulf War (2001-)
121 ± 98
Gulf War (1990s)
61 ± 55

Monticello, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.29 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Monticello, AR employs 3.3k people. The largest industries in Monticello, AR are Educational Services (830 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (554 people), and Manufacturing (403 people), and the highest paying industries are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($108,164), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($67,617), and Utilities ($49,405).

Males in Arkansas have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,335. The income inequality in Arkansas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.452, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

3.3k

2022 Value

± 463

−3.71%

1 Year decline

± 20.2%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Monticello, AR declined at a rate of −3.71%, from 3.43k employees to 3.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Monticello, AR, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (522 people), Management Occupations (384 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (314 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Monticello, AR.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Arkansas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

3.3k

2022 Value

± 463

−3.71%

1 Year decline

± 20.2%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Monticello, AR declined at a rate of −3.71%, from 3.43k employees to 3.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Monticello, AR, are Educational Services (830 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (554 people), and Manufacturing (403 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Monticello, AR, though some of these residents may live in Monticello, AR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$39,128

Median earning men ± $7,814

$32,530

Median earning women ± $8,904

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($109,492), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($67,617), and Construction ($48,472).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($48,274), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($45,855), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($35,724).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Arkansas.

Y-Axis

2.24%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.35M people employed in Arkansas. This represents a 2.24% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 8.69%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Arkansas.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Arkansas went to Donald J. Trump with 62.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (34.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.08%).

John Boozman and Tom Cotton are the senators currently representing the state of Arkansas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Arkansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Monticello, AR. Showing the available data for Arkansas.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (62.4%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (34.8%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.08%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Arkansas went to Donald J. Trump with 62.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (34.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.08%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Arkansas for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Arkansas

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John Boozman

Senator from Arkansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Tom Cotton

Senator from Arkansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

John Boozman and Tom Cotton are the senators currently representing Arkansas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Arkansas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Arkansas

Arkansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Arkansas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Monticello, AR awarded 1,158 degrees. The student population of Monticello, AR in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1,085 male students and 1,634 female students.

The median tuition cost in N/A for a public four year colleges is $5,091 for in-state students and $10,941 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 2,719 students enrolled in Monticello, AR, 39.9% men and 60.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in N/A with N/A records, of which N/A% were women and N/A% men.

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 4-year or above ($5,091) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,340) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Arkansas.

Measure

In N/A, N/A% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while N/A% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Arkansas.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in false were N/A.

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Monticello, AR was $131,400 in 2022, which is 0.466 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $107,900 to $131,400, a 21.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Monticello, AR is 49.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Monticello, AR have an average commute time of 15.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Monticello, AR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Monticello, AR is $34,176. In 2022, the place with the highest median household income in Monticello, AR was Census Tract 4903 with a value of $45,688, followed by Census Tract 4902 and Census Tract 4904, with respective values of $37,500 and $33,359.

Housing

Property

$131,400

Median Property Value 2022

±$22,993

$1,712

Median Property Taxes

±$317

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Monticello, AR the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Monticello, AR compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

49.4%

Homeownership

2022

52.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 49.4% of the housing units in Monticello, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 51.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Monticello, AR compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 4903
Census Tract 4902
Census Tract 4904

In 2022, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Monticello, AR was Census Tract 4903 with a value of $45,688, followed by Census Tract 4902 and Census Tract 4904, with respective values of $37,500 and $33,359.

The following map shows all of the places in Monticello, AR colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$34,176

Median Household Income

± $6,828

3.47k

Number of Households

± 466

In 2022, the median household income of the 3.47k households in Monticello, AR grew to $34,176 from the previous year's value of $33,604.

The following chart displays the households in Monticello, AR distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Monticello, AR is from Arkansas.

0.452

2022 Wage GINI in Arkansas

0.45

2021 Wage GINI in Arkansas

In 2022, the income inequality in Arkansas was 0.452 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.376% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Arkansas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Arkansas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Arkansas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (81.2%)
Carpooled (10.4%)
Walked (3.86%)

In 2022, 81.2% of workers in Monticello, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.4%) and those who walked to work (3.86%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

15.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Monticello, AR have a shorter commute time (15.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 0.563% of the workforce in Monticello, AR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Monticello, AR compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Monticello, AR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Monticello, AR have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

26.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Monticello, AR (2.01k out of 7.62k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Monticello, AR is Black, followed by White and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

96.2% of the population of Monticello, AR has health coverage, with 36.3% on employee plans, 30.9% on Medicaid, 14.7% on Medicare, 13% on non-group plans, and 1.34% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Drew County, AR see 1284 patients per year on average, which represents a 8.35% decrease from the previous year (1401 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 4278 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 157 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Drew County, AR.

1,284 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Drew County, AR

Primary care physicians in Drew County, AR see an average of 1,284 patients per year. This represents a 8.35% decrease from the previous year (1,401 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Drew County, AR in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.6% under 18 years, 26.7% between 18 and 34 years, 32.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.8%

Uninsured

36.3%

Employer Coverage

30.9%

Medicaid

14.7%

Medicare

13%

Non-Group

1.34%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Monticello, AR grew by 1.89% from 3.73% to 3.8%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Monticello, AR changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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