Monticello, AR Demographics

A map of Monticello's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,343	4,324	52.6%	51.2%
Black	3,384	3,293	41.0%	39.0%
Multiracial	345	295	4.2%	3.5%
Asian	121	78	1.5%	0.9%
Hispanic	56	368	0.7%	4.4%
Native American/Other	8	84	0.1%	1.0%

Monticello, Arkansas has an estimated population of 8,257, a slight decrease from the 8,442 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 52.6% White, 41.0% Black, 4.2% Multiracial, 1.5% Asian, 0.7% Hispanic, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Monticello, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Monticello has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Arkansas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Monticello, that probability was 58.2% in 2020 and 55.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Monticello is ranked the 46th most populous place in Arkansas, out of 625 places. 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 was ranked the 44th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Monticello's White Population

4,343 residents of Monticello, or 52.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Monticello is considerably lower than in Arkansas overall, where 67.4% of the population is White. Monticello ranks 516th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monticello's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Monticello's population has increased from 51.2% to 52.6%.

Monticello is more White than neighboring Wilmar (44.2% White), and Lacey (52.4% White). Monticello is less White than neighboring Collins (91.7% White), Rye (100% White), and Fountain Hill (60.5% White).

Monticello's Black Population

3,384 residents of Monticello, or 41.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Monticello is significantly higher than in Arkansas overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Monticello ranks 98th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monticello's Black population has grown by an estimated 2.8%. Black residents' share of Monticello's population has increased from 39.0% to 41.0%.

Monticello is more Black than neighboring Lacey (0% Black), Collins (0% Black), Rye (0% Black), and Fountain Hill (35.8% Black). Monticello is less Black than neighboring Wilmar (55.8% Black).

Monticello's Asian Population

121 residents of Monticello, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Monticello is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Monticello ranks 113th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monticello's Asian population has grown by an estimated 55.1%. Asian residents' share of Monticello's population has increased from 0.9% to 1.5%.

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

Monticello's Hispanic Population

56 residents of Monticello, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Monticello is lower than in Arkansas overall, where 9% of the population is Hispanic. Monticello ranks 238th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monticello's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 84.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Monticello's population has decreased from 4.4% to 0.7%.

Monticello is more Hispanic than neighboring Wilmar (0% Hispanic), Collins (0% Hispanic), Rye (0% Hispanic), and Fountain Hill (0% Hispanic). Monticello is less Hispanic than neighboring Lacey (47.6% Hispanic).

Monticello's Native American/Other Population

8 residents of Monticello, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Monticello is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Monticello ranks 226th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monticello's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 90.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Monticello's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.1%.

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

Monticello's Multiracial Population

345 residents of Monticello, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Monticello is slightly lower than in Arkansas overall, where 6.3% of the population is Multiracial. Monticello ranks 426th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monticello's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 16.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Monticello's population has increased from 3.5% to 4.2%.

Monticello is more Multiracial than neighboring Wilmar (0% Multiracial), Lacey (0% Multiracial), Rye (0% Multiracial), and Fountain Hill (3.7% Multiracial). Monticello is less Multiracial than neighboring Collins (8.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.