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Monticello, AR


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Monticello, Arkansas

Monticello, Arkansas, in Drew county, is 43 miles S of Pine Bluff, Arkansas (center to center) and 144 miles SW of Memphis, Tennessee. There are an estimated 9,146 people in the city.

The People and Families of Monticello

In Monticello, about 45% of adults are married. Though there are lots of families, Monticello isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

The city has a larger percentage of females than most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Monticello had a median family income of $36,615. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Monticello.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($12,020) in Monticello. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Monticello Housing

Approximately 54% of housing in Monticello is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Monticello, 93% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in the city than other cities.

High Points

Monticello strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 8%Monticello College Educated Adults
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Monticello Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 8%Monticello Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Monticello Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Monticello Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Monticello, AR

Comparing Monticello to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population97
Racial Diversity88
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Senior Citizens54
Male Share of the Population24
Well-Paid Single Women27
Age of the Population22
Well-Paid Single Men26

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size43
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults610
Median Family Income27
People Above Poverty25
People in Middle Class or Better26

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work810
Public Transportation Use15
Working at Home13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes104
Affordability of Rents106
Housing Recently Built88
People Living Alone66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime45
Low Property Crime32

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