Monroe County, AR

County in Arkansas, South · ranked on 46 metrics

Rank among US counties

Monroe County, AR is a county in Arkansas with a population of 6,119 (2,685th of 3,094). It ranks best for Median Home Value ($2,000,001 Means $2M or More) (tied 105th of 3,092). It ranks lowest for Median Household Income (2,954th of 3,093), Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (%) (2,929th of 3,094), Median Income (1,861st of 2,000).

Population
6,119
2,685th highest of 3,094
Density
10.1
2,524th highest of 3,094
Growth since 2020
-9.6%
3,039th highest of 3,094
Area
607
1,576th highest of 3,094
Region
South
Arkansas

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Percentile on 21 metrics that rank at least half of all US counties, given whether higher or lower is better.

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Best at

Highest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Median Home Value ($2,000,001 Means $2M or More)$88,700
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 105th of 3,092
  2. Median Rent (Monthly; $3,501 Means $3,500 or More)$614
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 122nd of 3,090
  3. Adults Who Binge Drink (%)13.7%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 129th of 2,916
  4. Adults with a Yearly Checkup (%)78.3%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 419th of 2,916
  5. Heating Degree Days per Year3,017
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    724th of 3,050
  6. Adults with Depression (%)24.8%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,696th of 2,916
  7. Adults 18–64 Without Health Insurance (%)13.3%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,171st of 2,916
  8. Homes with Broadband Internet (%)82.3%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,484th of 3,094
  9. Average Commute (Minutes)29.2
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,503rd of 3,094
  10. Cooling Degree Days per Year2,068
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    2,493rd of 3,050

Worst at

Lowest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Adults with No Leisure-Time Exercise (%)36.8%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,784th of 2,916
  2. Median Household Income$43,214
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,954th of 3,093
  3. Adults in Fair or Poor Health (%)28.9%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,771st of 2,916
  4. Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (%)12.7%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,929th of 3,094
  5. Median Income$43,214
    Poorest Counties
    1,861st of 2,000
  6. Adults Sleeping Under 7 Hours (%)43.0%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2022
    tied 2,869th of 3,094
  7. Adults with Frequent Mental Distress (%)21.5%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,704th of 2,916
  8. Adults with Obesity (%)43.7%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,700th of 2,916
  9. Adults with Diabetes (%)14.3%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,623rd of 2,916
  10. Poverty Rate (%)20.6%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,676th of 3,094

Profile by category

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Strongest category Economics (33), weakest Health (27). Select a category to list its metrics.

Notable facts

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Similar places

Closest percentiles on 16 widely reported measures from 6 categories, leaving out size and totals

  1. Tallahatchie County, MS88% similar
    Compared on 13 of 16
  2. Bullock County, AL88% similar
    Compared on 12 of 16
  3. Marengo County, AL87% similar
    Compared on 15 of 16
  4. Jefferson County, MS86% similar
    Compared on 12 of 16
  5. Pickens County, AL86% similar
    Compared on 12 of 16

Quick answers

What is the population of Monroe County, AR?
Monroe County, AR has a population of 6,119, 2,685th among 3,094 US counties.
What does Monroe County, AR rank best at?
Among US counties, Monroe County, AR ranks best for Median Home Value ($2,000,001 Means $2M or More) (tied 105th of 3,092).
Where does Monroe County, AR rank worst?
Monroe County, AR ranks lowest for Median Household Income (2,954th of 3,093); Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (%) (2,929th of 3,094); Median Income (1,861st of 2,000).
How many statistics does Rankodex have for Monroe County, AR?
Rankodex ranks Monroe County, AR on 46 statistics compared with other US counties, compiled from World Population Review and the sources it cites.

Every metric

46 metrics with a value for this place, in 12 topics