City · Arkansas
Monticello, Arkansas
Monticello, city, in Drew County, Arkansas. Monticello had 8,269 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 8,442 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 8,257 (±21). GEOID 0546580.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
8,269
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 8,442 · ACS 2020-2024: 8,257 ±21
Median household income
$27,238
±$5,761 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $60,773
Median home value
$137,500
±$28,318 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $188,000
Median gross rent
$707
±$55 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $947
Where is Monticello and what county is it in?
Monticello is a city in Drew County, Arkansas. It covers 10.7 square miles of land, 787 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 Monticello, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 8,269 people lived in Monticello on July 1, 2025, down 2.3% since 2020, while Arkansas grew 3.4%. The 2020 Census counted 8,442 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 8,257 (±21).
| Measure | Monticello | Drew County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 8,257 ±21 | 17,046 | −1,251 |
| Households | 3,688 ±236 | 7,196 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.05 ±0.13 | 2.27 | −0.24 |
| Housing units | 4,143 ±209 | 8,289 | no clear change |
Monticello's population since 2000
From 9,146 in 2000 to 8,269 in 2025: down 9.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Monticello 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 Monticello?
The median resident of Monticello is 35.3 years old; 20.4% are under 18 and 17.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 52.6%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 41.0%.
| Measure | Monticello | Drew County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.3 ±3.4 | 37.7 | +5.7 |
| Under 18 years | 20.4% ±2.0 pts | 22.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.0% ±2.7 pts | 18.2% | – |
| Male | 44.2% ±2.2 pts | 48.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.7% ±0.4 pts | 4.4% | −2.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 52.6% ±3.1 pts | 64.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 41.0% ±3.9 pts | 26.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.5% ±1.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.2% ±1.6 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.7% ±2.0 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.7% ±2.1 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.5% ±2.6 pts | 5.0% | – |
| With a disability | 21.7% ±4.6 pts | 21.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.1% ±2.8 pts | 8.3% | +3.9 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.7% ±3.2 pts | 88.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 31.1% ±5.3 pts | 25.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.8% ±3.5 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 83.5% ±4.3 pts | 87.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.3% ±1.3 pts | 2.3% | – |
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 Monticello earn?
Half of Monticello's 3,688 households earn less than $27,238 a year (±$5,761), against $42,824 in Drew County and $60,773 in Arkansas. In 2015-2019 the median was $44,915 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $17,677 after inflation. 30.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Monticello | Drew County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $27,238 ±$5,761 | $42,824 | −$17,677 |
| Mean household income | $55,422 ±$9,215 | $66,944 | – |
| Per capita income | $25,624 ±$3,722 | $28,973 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 30.1% ±8.2 pts | 22.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 39.7% ±17.3 pts | 30.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 20.8% ±6.2 pts | 16.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.1% ±3.8 pts | 90.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.1% ±4.8 pts | 80.5% | – |
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 Monticello?
Owners occupy 46.0% of Monticello's occupied homes and renters 54.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $137,500 by its owner (±$28,318). The median renter pays $707 a month including utilities, and 43.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Monticello | Drew County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $137,500 ±$28,318 | $140,800 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $707 ±$55 | $725 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 43.0% ±13.9 pts | 38.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,098 ±$100 | $1,122 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 46.0% ±6.7 pts | 63.7% | −9.1 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 54.0% ±6.7 pts | 36.3% | – |
| Housing units | 4,143 ±209 | 8,289 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 56.3% ±6.3 pts | 57.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.8% ±3.3 pts | 23.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.3% ±3.8 pts | 10.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.9% ±3.5 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.6% ±4.0 pts | 7.2% | – |
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 Monticello building?
Builders took permits for 4 new housing units in Monticello in 2025 (4 in single-family houses), 0.5 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 Monticello work and get to work?
81.3% of Monticello's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 16.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 9.6%.
| Measure | Monticello | Drew County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 48.3% ±5.6 pts | 51.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 9.6% ±5.8 pts | 5.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 81.3% ±6.9 pts | 82.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.5% ±5.0 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 2.5% ±1.8 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.6% ±4.6 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 16.3 min ±2.9 | 21.0 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 Monticello?
1 census tract lies mostly in Monticello, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4903Drew County | 5,949 | $31,916 |
| Tract 4904Drew County | 2,928 | $38,718 |
| Tract 4902Drew County | 2,090 | $37,563 |
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 Monticello) · Census block assignment files
How does Monticello compare with other places in Arkansas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Monticello is the 3,663rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 46th-most populous of 500 in Arkansas.
Monticello ranks 192nd 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 | 46th | 500 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 122nd | 182 |
| Residents per square mile | 82nd | 197 |
| Median household income | 192nd | 194 |
| Per capita income | 125th | 197 |
| Median home value | 107th | 193 |
| Median gross rent | 142nd | 186 |
| Poverty rate | 17th | 172 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27th | 189 |
| Median age | 141st | 196 |
| Owner-occupied share | 183rd | 197 |
| Travel time to work | 174th | 197 |
Monticello's figures with every place in Arkansas (CSV)
Every place in Arkansas, sortable · Compare Monticello 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 Monticello?
11 of the 57 figures for Monticello 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 Monticello 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 Monticello.