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Clarendon, Arkansas
Clarendon, city, in Monroe County, Arkansas. Clarendon had 1,394 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 8.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,526 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,820 (±265). GEOID 0513990.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,394
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,526 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,820 ±265
Median household income
$33,818
±$7,965 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $60,773
Median home value
$65,900
±$8,563 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $188,000
Median gross rent
$614
±$86 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $947
Where is Clarendon and what county is it in?
Clarendon is a city in Monroe County, Arkansas. It covers 1.7 square miles of land, 872 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Clarendon, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,394 people lived in Clarendon on July 1, 2025, down 8.2% since 2020, while Arkansas grew 3.4%. The 2020 Census counted 1,526 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,820 (±265).
| Measure | Clarendon | Monroe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,820 ±265 | 6,589 | no clear change |
| Households | 669 ±92 | 2,790 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.70 ±0.40 | 2.33 | +0.70 |
| Housing units | 771 ±102 | 3,829 | no clear change |
Clarendon's population since 2000
From 1,960 in 2000 to 1,394 in 2025: down 28.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Clarendon as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Clarendon?
The median resident of Clarendon is 33.3 years old; 31.4% are under 18 and 21.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 61.6%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 29.8%.
| Measure | Clarendon | Monroe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.3 ±6.5 | 45.5 | −14.1 |
| Under 18 years | 31.4% ±6.3 pts | 23.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.9% ±5.4 pts | 23.5% | – |
| Male | 38.2% ±4.4 pts | 47.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.0% ±3.9 pts | 2.9% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 61.6% ±7.3 pts | 52.8% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 29.8% ±6.8 pts | 40.2% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.1% ±2.5 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.5% ±1.8 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.0% ±3.8 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.2% ±4.1 pts | 6.5% | – |
| With a disability | 27.2% ±6.5 pts | 24.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.8% ±2.0 pts | 7.5% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.0% ±5.5 pts | 81.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 11.7% ±3.8 pts | 12.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.2% ±2.6 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 82.8% ±8.9 pts | 88.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2% ±1.8 pts | 1.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Clarendon earn?
Half of Clarendon's 669 households earn less than $33,818 a year (±$7,965), against $43,214 in Monroe County and $60,773 in Arkansas. In 2015-2019 it was $28,755 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 23.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Clarendon | Monroe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $33,818 ±$7,965 | $43,214 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $52,955 ±$8,732 | $61,151 | – |
| Per capita income | $20,520 ±$3,348 | $27,317 | −$6,161 |
| People below the poverty line | 23.9% ±7.0 pts | 20.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 20.0% ±12.6 pts | 25.2% | −26.2 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.5% ±6.6 pts | 16.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 84.5% ±5.8 pts | 89.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 74.1% ±7.9 pts | 82.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Clarendon?
Owners occupy 65.3% of Clarendon's occupied homes and renters 34.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $65,900 by its owner (±$8,563). The median renter pays $614 a month including utilities, and 37.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Clarendon | Monroe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $65,900 ±$8,563 | $88,700 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $614 ±$86 | $614 | +$161 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.8% ±18.1 pts | 30.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $958 ±$198 | $1,046 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 65.3% ±8.6 pts | 62.6% | +11.6 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 34.7% ±8.6 pts | 37.4% | – |
| Housing units | 771 ±102 | 3,829 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±8.7 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.9% ±8.5 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 64.7% ±8.1 pts | 69.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 15.6% ±6.4 pts | 16.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.6% ±2.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.8% ±0.9 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 14.3% ±4.9 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 14.8% ±6.9 pts | 14.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Clarendon building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Clarendon in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 5.0 across Arkansas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Clarendon work and get to work?
84.1% of Clarendon's workers drive alone and 6.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.9 minutes.
| Measure | Clarendon | Monroe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 45.7% ±9.1 pts | 51.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.2% ±5.6 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 84.1% ±6.4 pts | 87.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.1% ±6.2 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±7.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.7% ±1.0 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.1% ±3.8 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.9 min ±4.3 | 29.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Clarendon?
No census tract lies mostly in Clarendon; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9502Monroe County | 2,347 | $45,385 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Clarendon) · Census block assignment files
How does Clarendon compare with other places in Arkansas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Clarendon is the 9,014th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 164th-most populous of 500 in Arkansas.
Clarendon ranks 181st of 194 places in Arkansas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 164th | 500 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 168th | 182 |
| Residents per square mile | 64th | 197 |
| Median household income | 181st | 194 |
| Per capita income | 181st | 197 |
| Median home value | 191st | 193 |
| Median gross rent | 169th | 186 |
| Poverty rate | 52nd | 172 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 159th | 189 |
| Median age | 162nd | 196 |
| Owner-occupied share | 90th | 197 |
| Work from home | 64th | 76 |
| Travel time to work | 55th | 197 |
Clarendon's figures with every place in Arkansas (CSV)
Every place in Arkansas, sortable · Compare Clarendon with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Clarendon?
17 of the 57 figures for Clarendon on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Clarendon are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Clarendon.