Monticello, Arkansas
Monticello: city in Arkansas, USA
About
Monticello is a city located in the county of Drew in the U.S. state of Arkansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 9,467. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 9,185 inhabitants.
The city was created 177 years ago in 1848.
Quick Facts about Monticello
| Population | 9,185 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Arkansas (United States) |
| County | Drew County |
| Postal code | 71655–71657 |
| Phone Area Codes | 870 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.14% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.86% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 33.6290,-91.7910 |
| Altitude | 292 feet / 89 meters |
| Capital city | Monticello is capital of Drew County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1849 (177 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 11:00:34 (16th April 2026) |
| Population growth | -3.07% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 86℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
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Geography
Monticello is located at 33°37'44"N 91°47'27"W (33.6290000, -91.7909600).
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Weather
86°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
5 to 10 mph SSW
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South southwest wind...
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Monticello decreased by 3.07% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 9,467 | - | census |
| 2011 | 9,715 | 2.55% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 9,745 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 9,653 | -0.95% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 9,673 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 9,636 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 9,615 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 9,473 | -1.5% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 9,438 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 9,372 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 9,185 | -2.04% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 18,219 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 18,517 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -1.6% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 17,350 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 18,509 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.1% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 21.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 18.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.3% |
| White only, percent : | 69.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 28.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | Z |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 3.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 66.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,127 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.2% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 8,682 |
Monticello zip code is 71655.
County name: Drew, County
fips: 05043
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Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 8,682 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 67.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $99,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $975 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $348 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $658 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 3 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 7,157 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.43 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 84.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 69.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 86.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 14.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.8% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 72,602 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 260,719 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $13,910 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $46,997 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $25,543 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 18.5% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 402 |
| 2019 total employment : | 5,031 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 169,531 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | -2.6% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 1,129 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,186 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 510 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 491 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 247 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 846 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 90 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,001 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 22.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 828.36 |
Services and Civic Places in Monticello
1US Consolidated Farm Services Agency
419 W Gaines St, Monticello, AR 71655, United States View details
Phone: +18703678400 | Website available
People born in Monticello (10)
People born in Monticello, including Recipient of the Purple Heart medal Hershel W. Gober, musician Joe Bishop, US Army General John Shirley Wood, .
More notable people
- Jesse Gonder (American baseball player) he was born in 20/01/1936
- Rodney Shelton Foss (Recipient of the Purple Heart medal) he was born in 08/05/1919
- Roy Wood (American baseball player) he was born in 29/08/1892
- Shawn Slocum (American football player and coach) he was born in 21/02/1965
- Tim Lemons (American civil engineer) he was born in 01/01/1962
- Seth Harp (American politician) he was born in 26/02/1943
- Charlie May Simon
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Monticello, AR. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 106485 | University of Arkansas at Monticello | Monticello (AR) | 71656 |
Closest post offices linked to Monticello.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Monticell Post Office | Monticello (AR) | 71655 |
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Other cities in Drew County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Drew County , AR.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wilmar | 477 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Tillar | 193 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Winchester | 160 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Jerome | 34 | City in Arkansas, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Monticello distances to largest Arkansas cities