Monticello
City in Drew County, Arkansas
Monticello is a city in Drew County, Arkansas, with 8,442 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 292 ft (89 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Wilmar, 7.8 miles W.
- 8,442residents (2020 Census)
- 292 ftelevation · 89 m
- 10.7 sq miland area · 27.8 km²
- 787 / sq mipopulation density
- 71655ZIP code
About Monticello
Monticello ( MON-tiss-EL-oh) is the county seat of Drew County, Arkansas. As of 2024, it had an estimated population of 8,185. Founded in 1849 in the Arkansas Timberlands near the Arkansas Delta region, the city has long been a commercial, cultural and educational hub for southeast Arkansas. With a historically agriculture- and silviculture-based economy, it has diversified to include growth from the medical sector and the University of Arkansas at Monticello.
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Living in Monticello
- Median household income
- $27,238
- Median home value
- $137,500
- Median rent
- $707/mo
- Median age
- 35.3
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Monticello had 8,442 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,442 |
|---|---|
| Density | 787 per sq mi (304 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Monticello at a glance
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
|---|---|
| County | Drew County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 8,442 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.73 sq mi (27.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 292 ft (89 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.6248° N, 91.7937° W |
| ZIP code | 71655 |
| Official website | monticelloarkansas.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0546580 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Monticello
- Wilmar7.8 mi W
- Lacey12.5 mi S
- Collins14.3 mi SE
- Rye14.6 mi NW
- Warren15.8 mi W
- Fountain Hill18.8 mi S
- Tillar20.5 mi E
- Reed20.7 mi E
- Winchester21.1 mi NE
- Dermott21.9 mi E
- Star City22.0 mi N
- McGehee22.9 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Monticello
What county is Monticello in?
Monticello is in Drew County, Arkansas.
What is the population of Monticello, AR?
8,442 people lived in Monticello at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Monticello, AR?
The ZIP code of Monticello is 71655.
What is the elevation of Monticello?
292 feet (89 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Monticello?
Wilmar (7.8 mi), Lacey (12.5 mi), Collins (14.3 mi), Rye (14.6 mi), Warren (15.8 mi).
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