Monroe County, Arkansas
Monroe County: County in Arkansas, United States
About
Monroe County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 8,149 and a population density of 5 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 6,584 inhabitants. Its county seat is Clarendon. The county was created 195 years ago in 1829.
Quick Facts about Monroe County
| Population : | 6,584 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Arkansas (United States) |
| Different from : | Monroe County, Monroe County, Monroe County, Monroe County, Monroe County, Monroe County, Monroe County, Monroe County, Monroe County, Monroe County, Monroe County, Monroe County, Monroe County, Monroe County, Monroe County, Monroe County |
| Area : | 1609 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 2.3% |
| Land as percent of area : | 97.7% |
| Named for : | James Monroe |
| Capital : | Clarendon |
| Establishment : | November 11, 1829 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 12:27:33 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 4 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -23.77% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Monroe County is located at 34°40'40"N 91°12'14"W (34.6778400, -91.2038900). It has 4 neighbors: Arkansas County, Lee County, Saint Francis County and Woodruff County.
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The largest city of Monroe County is Brinkley with a population of 2,537. Other cities include, Clarendon population 1,333, Holly Grove population 520 and Fargo population 79. See all Monroe County cities & populated places.
Monroe County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Monroe County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Brinkley | 2,537 | City in Monroe County, Arkansas, United States |
| Clarendon | 1,333 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Holly Grove | 520 | City in Arkansas |
| Roe | 94 | Town in Arkansas, USA |
| Fargo | 79 | Human settlement in Monroe County, Arkansas, United States of America |
Monroe County has 4 neighbours.
- Arkansas County county in Arkansas, United States
- Lee County county in Arkansas, United States
- Saint Francis County county in Arkansas, United States
- Woodruff County county in Arkansas, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Monroe County decreased by 23.77% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 8,149 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,099 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,854 | -3.12% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,690 | -2.13% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,634 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,452 | -2.44% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,205 | -3.43% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,013 | -2.74% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,880 | -1.93% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,701 | -2.67% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,584 | -1.78% | estimation process |
People born in Monroe County (1)
American politician R. F. Milwee was born in Monroe County
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- Monroe County , Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 148,219 people.
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- Monroe County , Wisconsin county in Wisconsin, United States with a population of 46,582 people.
- Monroe County , Mississippi county in Mississippi, United States with a population of 35,123 people.
- Monroe County , Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 34,739 people.
- Monroe County , Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 28,042 people.
- Monroe County , Alabama county in Alabama, United States with a population of 20,459 people.
- Monroe County , Ohio county in Ohio, United States with a population of 13,586 people.
- Monroe County , West Virginia county in West Virginia, United States with a population of 13,229 people.
- Monroe County , Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States with a population of 10,549 people.
- Monroe County , Missouri county in Missouri, United States with a population of 8,672 people.
- Monroe County , Iowa county in Iowa, United States with a population of 7,770 people.
Arkansas Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pulaski County | 392,980 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Benton County | 288,774 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Washington County | 243,216 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Little Rock | 197,866 | The capital of Arkansas. |
| Sebastian County | 127,590 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Faulkner County | 126,919 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Saline County | 123,968 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Craighead County | 112,245 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Garland County | 99,789 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Fayetteville | 89,576 | The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas. |
| Fort Smith | 87,764 | The second most populous city in Sebastian County, Arkansas. |
| Springdale | 81,115 | The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas. |
| Jonesboro | 79,859 | The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas. |
| White County | 78,729 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Lonoke County | 73,921 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Rogers | 70,522 | The fourth most populous city in Arkansas. |
