Poverty Rate in Monroe County, Arkansas
In Monroe County, Arkansas, an estimated 1,592 of 6,685 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Monroe County, Arkansas?
The poverty rate in Monroe County, Arkansas is 21.4%.
- How many people in Monroe County, Arkansas live in poverty?
In Monroe County, Arkansas, an estimated 1,592 of 6,685 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Monroe County, Arkansas compare to the average for Arkansas?
The poverty rate in Monroe County, Arkansas is 46.91% higher than the Arkansas average. In Monroe County, Arkansas, an estimated 23.8% of 6,685 people live in poverty. In Arkansas, 16.2% of 2,931,377 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Monroe County, Arkansas compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Monroe County, Arkansas is 90.4% higher than the US average. In Monroe County, Arkansas, an estimated 23.8% of 6,685 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.5% of 323,275,448 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Brinkley, Arkansas 31.3% of 2,620 people.
- Clarendon, Arkansas 25.5% of 1,340 people.
- Fargo, Arkansas 57.4% of 61 people.
- Holly Grove, Arkansas 48.6% of 632 people.
- Monroe, Arkansas 0% of 47 people.
Under 18 years
35.9% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Monroe County, Arkansas
2022
35.9% of 1 thousand people
Under 5 years
41.9% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Monroe County, Arkansas
2022
41.9% of 453 people
5 to 17 years
33.1% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Monroe County, Arkansas
2022
33.1% of 1 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
35.9% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Monroe County, Arkansas
2022
35.9% of 1 thousand people
18 to 64 years
22.3% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Monroe County, Arkansas
2022
22.3% of 4 thousand people
18 to 34 years
28.6% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Monroe County, Arkansas
2022
28.6% of 1 thousand people
35 to 64 years
19.5% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Monroe County, Arkansas
2022
19.5% of 3 thousand people
60 years and over
16.1% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Monroe County, Arkansas
2022
16.1% of 2 thousand people
65 years and over
16.2% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Monroe County, Arkansas
2022
16.2% of 2 thousand people
White
9.5% Poverty Rate for White people in Monroe County, Arkansas
2022
9.5% of 4 thousand people
Black or African American
42.1% Poverty Rate for Black People in Monroe County, Arkansas
2022
42.1% of 3 thousand people
American Indian and Alaska Native
0% Poverty Rate for Native Americans in Monroe County, Arkansas
2022
0% of 9 people
Asian
0% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Monroe County, Arkansas
2022
0% of 22 people
Two or more races
13.8% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Monroe County, Arkansas
2022
13.8% of 145 people
White, not Hispanic
9.5% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Monroe County, Arkansas
2022
9.5% of 4 thousand people
Some other race
100% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Monroe County, Arkansas
2021
100% of 24 people
Hispanic
100% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Monroe County, Arkansas
2021
100% of 24 people
Population 25 years and over
20% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Monroe County, Arkansas
2022
20% of 5 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
36.7% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Monroe County, Arkansas
2022
36.7% of 927 people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
14.3% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Monroe County, Arkansas
2022
14.3% of 2 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
22.8% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Monroe County, Arkansas
2022
22.8% of 1 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
8.1% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Monroe County, Arkansas
2022
8.1% of 664 people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
10.4% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Monroe County, Arkansas
2022
10.4% of 3 thousand people
Employed
8.1% Poverty Rate for employed people in Monroe County, Arkansas
2022
8.1% of 2 thousand people
Male
1.6% Poverty Rate for employed men in Monroe County, Arkansas
2022
1.6% of 1 thousand people
Female
14.8% Poverty Rate for employed women in Monroe County, Arkansas
2022
14.8% of 1 thousand people
Unemployed
29% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Monroe County, Arkansas
2022
29% of 286 people
Male
34.9% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Monroe County, Arkansas
2022
34.9% of 129 people
Female
24.2% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Monroe County, Arkansas
2022
24.2% of 157 people
Population 16 years and over
20.3% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Monroe County, Arkansas
2022
20.3% of 5 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
4.1% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Monroe County, Arkansas
2022
4.1% of 2 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
19.3% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Monroe County, Arkansas
2022
19.3% of 1 thousand people
Did not work
30.6% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Monroe County, Arkansas
2022
30.6% of 3 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
31.5% Poverty Rate for single people in Monroe County, Arkansas
2022
31.5% of 1 thousand people
Male
21.2% Poverty Rate for single men in Monroe County, Arkansas
2022
21.2% of 726 people
Female
42.5% Poverty Rate for single women in Monroe County, Arkansas
2022
42.5% of 682 people
18 to 24 years
0% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Monroe County, Arkansas
2022
0% of 46 people
25 to 34 years
28.1% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Monroe County, Arkansas
2022
28.1% of 64 people
35 to 44 years
21.8% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Monroe County, Arkansas
2022
21.8% of 285 people
45 to 54 years
42.1% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Monroe County, Arkansas
2022
42.1% of 140 people
55 to 64 years
53.3% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Monroe County, Arkansas
2022
53.3% of 197 people
65 to 74 years
28.5% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Monroe County, Arkansas
2022
28.5% of 376 people
75 years and over
31% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Monroe County, Arkansas
2022
31% of 300 people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.8% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Monroe County, Arkansas
2022
2.8% of 389 people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
22.6% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Monroe County, Arkansas
2022
22.6% of 221 people
Did not work
48% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Monroe County, Arkansas
2022
48% of 798 people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
23.8% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Monroe County, Arkansas
2022
23.8%
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