Monroe County, Arkansas
Monroe County: county in Arkansas, United States.
About
Monroe County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 8,149 and a population density of 5 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 6,584 inhabitants. Its county seat is Clarendon. The county was created 196 years ago in 1829.
County Snapshot
Monroe County at a glance
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Open related pagesLargest city
BrinkleyPopulation 2,537
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Quick Facts about Monroe County
| Population | 6,584 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Arkansas (United States) |
| Different from | Monroe County, Monroe County, Monroe County, Monroe County, Monroe County, Monroe County, Monroe County, Monroe County, Monroe County, Monroe County, Monroe County, Monroe County, Monroe County, Monroe County, Monroe County, Monroe County |
| Area | 1609 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 2.3% |
| Land as percent of area | 97.7% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 34.6778,-91.2039 |
| Named for | James Monroe |
| Capital | Clarendon |
| Establishment | November 02, 1829 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 07:45:17 (23rd September 2026) |
| Density | 4 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -19.2% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 88℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Monroe County is located at 34°40'40"N 91°12'14"W (34.6778400, -91.2038900). It has 4 neighbors: Arkansas County, Lee County, Saint Francis County and Woodruff County.
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The largest city of Monroe County is Brinkley with a population of 2,537. . See all Monroe County cities & populated places.
Monroe County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Monroe County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Brinkley | 2,537 | City in Monroe County, Arkansas, United States |
Weather
Sunny, with a high near 88. North northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Monroe County decreased by 19.2% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8,149 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,099 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,854 | -3.03% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,690 | -2.09% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,634 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,452 | -2.38% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,205 | -3.31% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,013 | -2.66% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,880 | -1.9% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,701 | -2.6% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,584 | -1.75% | estimation process |
People born in Monroe County (1)
American politician R. F. Milwee was born in Monroe County
Other places with the same name (16)
- Monroe County, New York county in Florida, United States. with a population of 740,900 people.
- Monroe County, Pennsylvania county in Pennsylvania, United States. with a population of 170,154 people.
- Monroe County, Michigan county in Michigan, United States. with a population of 150,568 people.
- Monroe County, Indiana county in Indiana, United States. with a population of 148,219 people.
- Monroe County, Florida county in Florida, United States. with a population of 73,900 people.
- Monroe County, Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States. with a population of 47,177 people.
- Monroe County, Wisconsin county in Wisconsin, United States. with a population of 46,582 people.
- Monroe County, Mississippi county in Mississippi, United States. with a population of 35,123 people.
- Monroe County, Illinois county in Illinois, United States. with a population of 34,739 people.
- Monroe County, Georgia county in Georgia, United States. with a population of 28,042 people.
- Monroe County, Alabama county in Alabama, United States. with a population of 20,459 people.
- Monroe County, Ohio county in Ohio, United States. with a population of 13,586 people.
- Monroe County, West Virginia county in West Virginia, United States. with a population of 13,229 people.
- Monroe County, Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States. with a population of 10,549 people.
- Monroe County, Missouri county in Missouri, United States. with a population of 8,672 people.
- Monroe County, Iowa county in Iowa, United States. with a population of 7,770 people.
Arkansas Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pulaski County | 392,980 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Benton County | 288,774 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Washington County | 243,216 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Little Rock | 197,866 | The capital of Arkansas. |
| Sebastian County | 127,590 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Faulkner County | 126,919 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Saline County | 123,968 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Craighead County | 112,245 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Garland County | 99,789 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Fayetteville | 89,576 | The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas. |
| Fort Smith | 87,764 | The second most populous city in Sebastian County, Arkansas. |
| Springdale | 81,115 | The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas. |
| Jonesboro | 79,859 | The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas. |
| White County | 78,729 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Lonoke County | 73,921 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Rogers | 70,522 | The fourth most populous city in Arkansas. |