Montrose, Arkansas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 170, Montrose's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Montrose is a small community located in Arkansas, within Ashley County. The total population is 170. It ranks as the 467th most populous out of 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Montrose is 64.5 years. This is 68% higher than the state median of 38.5 years. 12.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Montrose is $43,438. This is 29% lower than the state median of $60,773. It is also 46% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.8%. This is 26% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Montrose, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $74,300. Housing costs are 60% lower than the state median of $188,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Montrose is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 91.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 38% higher than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Montrose is Black or African American, making up 72.9% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 22.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (22.4%) is well below the state average of 67.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (72.9% vs 14.6%). The Hispanic or Latino population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 9.0%.

Education

1.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 94% lower than the state rate of 25.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 73.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Montrose, Arkansas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Arkansas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.