Monroe County, Arkansas
AR · FIPS 05095 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,589 | — | #2,769 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $43,214 | -42.5% | #3,004 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 45.5 years | +17.0% | #661 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $88,700 | -68.5% | #3,107 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $614 | -47.2% | #3,025 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.6% | +63.3% | #2,721 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Monroe County has a population of 6,589, making it the #2,769 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.5 years, which is 17.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Monroe County is $43,214, ranking #3,004 out of 3,222 counties — 42.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 20.6% and unemployment stands at 9.8%.
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The median home value in Monroe County is $88,700 (-68.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $614/mo and the homeownership rate is 62.6%.
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92.5% of residents in Monroe County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.9% above the national rate.
About Monroe County, Arkansas
Monroe County, Arkansas has a total population of 6,589, making it the 2,769th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Monroe County is 45.5 years, which is 17.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Monroe County is $43,214, which ranks #3,004 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 42.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 20.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 9.8%.
The median home value in Monroe County is $88,700, 68.5% below the national median. Renters in Monroe County pay a median gross rent of $614 per month. The homeownership rate is 62.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Monroe County, 12.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 62.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 31.2 min.
Monroe County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 52.8% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (40.2%) and Two or More Races (3.3%).
All data for Monroe County, Arkansas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.