Monticello, AR Demographics

A map of Monticello's Population by Race

Monticello, Arkansas had a population of 8,442 in 2020. It was 51.2% White, 39.0% Black, 0.9% Asian, 4.4% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 3.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Monticello, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Monticello is the 44th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Monticello's White Population

4,324 residents of Monticello identify as White, or 51.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Monticello less than the White share of the population of Arkansas (68.5% White). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Monticello is ranked #516 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Monticello is more White than neighboring Wilmar (20% White). Monticello is less White than neighboring Lacey (54.7% White), Collins (89.3% White), Rye (95.1% White), and Fountain Hill (60.2% White).

Monticello's Black Population

3,293 residents of Monticello identify as Black, or 39.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Monticello considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Arkansas (14.9% Black). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Monticello is ranked #98 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Monticello is more Black than neighboring Lacey (20.9% Black), Collins (1.3% Black), Rye (0% Black), and Fountain Hill (31.5% Black). Monticello is less Black than neighboring Wilmar (72.7% Black).

Monticello's Asian Population

78 residents of Monticello identify as Asian, or 0.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Monticello roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Arkansas (1.7% Asian). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Monticello is ranked #111 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Monticello is more Asian than neighboring Wilmar (0% Asian), Collins (0% Asian), Rye (0% Asian), and Fountain Hill (0% Asian). Monticello is less Asian than neighboring Lacey (1.4% Asian).

Monticello's Hispanic Population

368 residents of Monticello identify as Hispanic, or 4.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Monticello roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Arkansas (8.5% Hispanic). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Monticello is ranked #228 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Monticello is more Hispanic than neighboring Wilmar (3% Hispanic), Collins (3.4% Hispanic), Rye (2.4% Hispanic), and Fountain Hill (2.8% Hispanic). Monticello is less Hispanic than neighboring Lacey (20.1% Hispanic).

Monticello's Native American/Other Population

84 residents of Monticello identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Monticello roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Arkansas (1.4% Native American/Other). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Monticello is ranked #215 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Monticello is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wilmar (0.5% Native American/Other), Lacey (0% Native American/Other), and Rye (0.8% Native American/Other). Monticello is less Native American/Other than neighboring Collins (2% Native American/Other), and Fountain Hill (1.9% Native American/Other).

Monticello's Multiracial Population

295 residents of Monticello identify as Multiracial, or 3.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Monticello roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Arkansas (4.9% Multiracial). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Monticello is ranked #422 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Monticello is more Multiracial than neighboring Lacey (2.9% Multiracial), and Rye (1.6% Multiracial). Monticello is less Multiracial than neighboring Wilmar (3.8% Multiracial), Collins (4% Multiracial), and Fountain Hill (3.7% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.