Montrose, AR Demographics

A map of Montrose's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	124	174	72.9%	71.6%
White	38	45	22.4%	18.5%
Multiracial	5	7	2.9%	2.9%
Hispanic	3	16	1.8%	6.6%
Asian	0	1	0.0%	0.4%
Native American/Other	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Montrose, Arkansas has an estimated population of 170, a dramatic decrease from the 243 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.9% Black, 22.4% White, 2.9% Multiracial, 1.8% Hispanic, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Montrose, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Montrose has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less 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 Montrose, that probability was 44.8% in 2020 and 41.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Montrose is ranked the 467th 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). Montrose was ranked the 400th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Montrose's White Population

38 residents of Montrose, or 22.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Montrose is significantly lower than in Arkansas overall, where 67.4% of the population is White. Montrose ranks 599th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montrose's White population has declined by an estimated 15.6%. White residents' share of Montrose's population has increased from 18.5% to 22.4%.

Montrose is more White than neighboring Parkdale (3% White). Montrose is less White than neighboring Portland (46.8% White), Jerome (34% White), Lake Village (32.6% White), and Dermott (23.7% White).

Montrose's Black Population

124 residents of Montrose, or 72.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Montrose is significantly higher than in Arkansas overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Montrose ranks 34th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montrose's Black population has declined by an estimated 28.7%. Black residents' share of Montrose's population has increased from 71.6% to 72.9%.

Montrose is more Black than neighboring Portland (32.4% Black), Jerome (0% Black), Lake Village (51.5% Black), and Dermott (68.5% Black). Montrose is less Black than neighboring Parkdale (97% Black).

Montrose's Asian Population

0 residents of Montrose, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Montrose is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Montrose ranks 223rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montrose's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Montrose's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Montrose is less Asian than neighboring Lake Village (0.2% Asian), and Dermott (0.6% Asian).

Montrose's Hispanic Population

3 residents of Montrose, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Montrose is lower than in Arkansas overall, where 9% of the population is Hispanic. Montrose ranks 130th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montrose's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 81.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Montrose's population has decreased from 6.6% to 1.8%.

Montrose is more Hispanic than neighboring Parkdale (0% Hispanic). Montrose is less Hispanic than neighboring Portland (17.6% Hispanic), Jerome (16% Hispanic), Lake Village (14.8% Hispanic), and Dermott (3.3% Hispanic).

Montrose's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Montrose, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Montrose is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Montrose ranks 478th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montrose's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Montrose's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Montrose is less Native American/Other than neighboring Portland (3.2% Native American/Other), and Dermott (0.9% Native American/Other).

Montrose's Multiracial Population

5 residents of Montrose, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Montrose is slightly lower than in Arkansas overall, where 6.3% of the population is Multiracial. Montrose ranks 494th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montrose's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 28.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Montrose's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.9%.

Montrose is more Multiracial than neighboring Portland (0% Multiracial), Parkdale (0% Multiracial), and Lake Village (0.8% Multiracial). Montrose is less Multiracial than neighboring Jerome (50% Multiracial), and Dermott (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.