Monroe County, Arkansas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Monroe County
- State
- Arkansas
- FIPS Code
- 05095
- State FIPS
- 05
- County FIPS
- 095
Geography
- Land Area
- 607.46 sq mi
- Water Area
- 13.79 sq mi
- Total Area
- 621.25 sq mi
- Latitude
- 34.679512
- Longitude
- -91.203310
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 6,530
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 4,978
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 6,369 | 97.5% |
| Hispanic | 159 | 2.4% |
| White | 3,504 | 53.7% |
| Black | 2,648 | 40.6% |
| Asian | 23 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 4,935 | 99.1% |
| Hispanic | 41 | 0.8% |
| White | 2,825 | 56.7% |
| Black | 2,014 | 40.5% |
| Asian | 25 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 92 | 1.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 6,589
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $44,067
- Poverty Rate
- 20.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,332
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 3,519 | 53.4% |
| Black | 2,651 | 40.2% |
| Asian | 48 | 0.7% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 3,488
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,542 | 44.2% |
| Republican | 861 | 24.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 1,085 | 31.1% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 1,461 | 41.9% |
| Female | 1,962 | 56.3% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 1,635 | 46.9% |
| Hispanic | 45 | 1.3% |
| Black | 1,648 | 47.2% |
| Asian | 22 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 2,165
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 62.1%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 1,026 | 62.8% |
| Hispanic | 28 | 62.2% |
| Black | 1,027 | 62.3% |
| Asian | 8 | 36.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 926 | 63.4% |
| Female | 1,214 | 61.9% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 1,587 (34.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 587 (12.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 3,829
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $87,952
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $611
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 87.5%
- Work From Home
- 4.2%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 25.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.