Monticello, AR

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    2024 Population
    8,257
    US Senator
    John Boozman
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Tom Cotton
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    35.3
    5.61% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    30.1%
    5.99% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $27,238
    2.71% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $137,500
    6.67% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    2,988
    0.708% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Monticello, AR reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    98.9% of the residents in Monticello, AR are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Monticello, AR are University of Arkansas at Monticello (1,136 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Monticello, AR was $137,500, and the homeownership rate was 46%.

    Most people in Monticello, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Monticello, AR was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Monticello, AR is home to a population of 8.26k people, from which 98.9% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.68% of Monticello, AR residents were born outside of the country (221 people).

    In 2024, there were 1.28 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.34k people) in Monticello, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.38k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 242 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98.9%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.9%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98.9% of Monticello, AR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Monticello, AR was 98.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Monticello, AR
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      4.34k ± 256
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      3.38k ± 326
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      242 ± 111
    0.678%
    Hispanic Population
    56 people

    In 2024, there were 1.28 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.34k people) in Monticello, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.38k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 242 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    0.678% of the people in Monticello, AR are hispanic (56 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Monticello, AR as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Arkansas.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      66,868 ± 6,279 people
    2. El Salvador
      15,793 ± 3,077 people
    3. India
      10,798 ± 2,547 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Arkansas was Mexico, the natal country of 66,868 Arkansas residents, followed by El Salvador with 15,793 and India with 10,798.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    2.68%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    221 people
    2.27%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    189 people

    As of 2024, 2.68% of Monticello, AR residents (221 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Monticello, AR was 2.27%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      193 ± 117
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      88 ± 97
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      60 ± 57

    Monticello, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.19 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Monticello, AR.

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    Health

    91.9% of the population of Monticello, AR has health coverage, with 30.2% on employee plans, 31.7% on Medicaid, 15.6% on Medicare, 12.9% on non-group plans, and 1.42% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Arkansas see 1,478 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,478 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2044 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 368 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.7% were men and 55.3% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.9% under 18 years, 28.2% between 18 and 34 years, 33.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 16% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.7% were men and 55.3% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    8.13%
    Uninsured
    30.2%
    Employer Coverage
    31.7%
    Medicaid
    15.6%
    Medicare
    12.9%
    Non-Group
    1.42%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Monticello, AR grew by 24.6% from 6.53% to 8.13%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Monticello, AR changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Monticello, AR employs 2.99k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Monticello, AR were Educational Services (648 people), Manufacturing (384 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (379 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($123,297), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($87,599), and Finance & Insurance ($87,599).

    Employment

    Occupations

    2.99k
    2024 Value
    ± 466
    0.708%
    1 Year growth
    ± 21.1%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Monticello, AR grew at a rate of 0.708%, from 2.97k employees to 2.99k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Monticello, AR, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (360 people), Management Occupations (330 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (260 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Monticello, AR.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    2.99k
    2024 Value
    ± 466
    0.708%
    1 Year growth
    ± 21.1%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Monticello, AR grew at a rate of 0.708%, from 2.97k employees to 2.99k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Monticello, AR, are Educational Services (648 people), Manufacturing (384 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (379 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Monticello, AR, though some of these residents may live in Monticello, AR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $41,741
    Median earning men ± $9,755
    $29,367
    Median earning women ± $9,438

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($69,013), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($57,238), and Construction ($54,500).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Manufacturing ($128,429), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($123,103), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($87,599).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.24%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 1.35M people employed in Arkansas. This represents a 2.24% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 8.69%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Arkansas.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Arkansas went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (33.6%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

    John Boozman and Tom Cotton are the senators currently representing the state of Arkansas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Arkansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (64.2%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (33.6%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.12%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Arkansas went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (33.6%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Arkansas for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Arkansas

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    John Boozman
    Senator from Arkansas3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2011
    Tom Cotton
    Senator from Arkansas2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015

    John Boozman and Tom Cotton are the senators currently representing Arkansas.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Monticello, AR awarded 1,136 degrees. The student population of Monticello, AR in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 1,130 male students and 1,726 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Monticello, AR are White (664 and 58.7%), Black or African American (306 and 27.1%), Hispanic or Latino (91 and 8.05%), and Two or More Races (62 and 5.48%).

    The largest universities in Monticello, AR by number of degrees awarded are University of Arkansas at Monticello (1,136 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Monticello, AR are Secondary Education & Teaching (139 and 12.2%), General Studies (97 and 8.54%), and Other Multidisciplinary Studies (84 and 7.39%).

    The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $5,685 for in-state students and $11,250 for out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 2,856 students enrolled in Monticello, AR, 39.6% men and 60.4% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,544 records, of which 59.8% were women and 40.2% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Business Administration & Management
      43 degrees awarded
    2. General Education
      37 degrees awarded
    3. General Studies
      22 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Monticello, AR was General Business Administration & Management with 43 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Monticello, AR according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    University of Arkansas at Monticello
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1,136 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Arkansas at Monticello with 1,136 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 437 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Monticello, AR, which is 0.625 times less than the 699 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 664 degrees mean that there were 2.17 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 306 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Public, 4-year or above ($5,685) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($3,607) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($1,400) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Monticello, AR was $137,500 in 2024, which is 0.413 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $128,900 to $137,500, a 6.67% increase. The homeownership rate in Monticello, AR is 46%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Monticello, AR have an average commute time of 16.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Monticello, AR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $137,500
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$28,318
    $1,698
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$326

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Monticello, AR the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Monticello, AR compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    46%
    Homeownership
    2024
    61.3%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 46% of the housing units in Monticello, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 46.7%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Monticello, AR compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $27,238
    Median Household Income
    ± $5,761
    3.69k
    Number of Households
    ± 518

    In 2024, the median household income of the 3.69k households in Monticello, AR declined from $27,238 from the previous year's value of $27,998.

    The following chart displays the households in Monticello, AR distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $20k - $25k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Monticello, AR is from Arkansas.
    0.445
    2024 Wage GINI in Arkansas
    0.448
    2023 Wage GINI in Arkansas

    In 2024, the income inequality in Arkansas was 0.445 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.844% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Arkansas was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Arkansas in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (81.3%)
    2. Carpooled (8.49%)
    3. Worked At Home (6.57%)

    In 2024, 81.3% of workers in Monticello, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.49%) and those who worked at home (6.57%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    16.3 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Monticello, AR have a shorter commute time (16.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Monticello, AR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Monticello, AR compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Monticello, AR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Monticello, AR have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    30.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Monticello, AR (2.28k out of 7.58k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Females 55 - 64.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Monticello, AR is Black, followed by White and Two Or More.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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