Jobs, pay and daily life in Monticello, from official statistics with source and year on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Monticello is a city in Arkansas with 8,257 residents. The median household earns $27,238 a year and the median rent is $707 a month, which is 31.1% of the median household income. We could not match it to a metropolitan area in the BLS wage tables, so metro pay data is not shown.
How Monticello compares. Among the 60 largest places in Arkansas, Monticello is #46 by population, #60 for household income (#1 = highest), #4 for rent (#1 = cheapest), #53 for homeownership (#1 = highest). Its county, Drew County, is #44 of 75 counties for average pay ($44,295).
Monticello has 8,257 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 0.3% of the population of Arkansas. It covers 11 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 770 people per square mile. The median age is 35.3, 8% younger than the state median (35.3 against 38.5).
The median gross rent is $707 a month (rent plus utilities), 25% below the state median ($707 against $947). Over a year that is 31.1% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so rent here is above that line for the typical household. The median home value is $137,500, which is 5.0 times the median household income ($27,238); a ratio above 5 usually means buying is out of reach without savings or a second income. 46.0% of households own their home, 31% below the state average (46.0% against 66.4%). A low ownership share points to a rental-heavy market with more apartments and shorter stays.
In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of Drew County was 4.1%. 48.3% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in Drew County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.
Among workers, 81.3% drive alone, 0.0% use public transit, 2.5% walk, 6.6% work from home. 7.4% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 35% below the state average (7.4% against 11.4%).
31.1% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 21% above the state share (31.1% against 25.7%). 2.7% of residents were born outside the United States, 51% below the state share (2.7% against 5.4%). The poverty rate is 30.1%, 88% above the state rate (30.1% against 16.0%).
The warmest month is Jul, averaging 84°F (28.8°C), and the coolest is Jan at 42°F (5.8°C). About 1,359 mm (54 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; Dec is the wettest month (145 mm) and Sep the driest (84 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.
Closest cities in this guide: Pine Bluff (43 miles, rent 21% higher); Greenville (46 miles, rent 23% higher); El Dorado (57 miles, rent 24% higher); Bastrop (59 miles, rent 19% higher). Rent differences are against Monticello; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.
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There are 245 federal postings open in Arkansas (USAJOBS, state level; we do not have a city filter for them). Private-sector jobs are not in this feed.
No metropolitan wage table is matched to this city. Employment shares of residents by industry (ACS):
| Industry ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 31.5% |
| Manufacturing | 12.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 12.7% |
| Public administration | 9.6% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 8.4% |
| Other services | 5.5% |
| Retail trade | 5.4% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 4.8% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 4.2% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 2.4% |
| Construction | 1.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.5% |
| Information | 0.2% |
Cities have no official GDP or payroll count of their own. These figures are for the county where Monticello lies and cover the whole county, not only the city.
| County ⇅ | Population ⇅ | GDP (2024) ⇅ | GDP per resident ⇅ | Jobs (QCEW 2024) ⇅ | Employer sites ⇅ | Average annual pay ⇅ | Job change vs 2023 ⇅ | Unemployment rate ⇅ | Labour force ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew County | 17,046 | $819 million | $48,052 | 6,337 | 520 | $44,295 | -0.7% | 4.1% | 7,884 |
| Industry ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Share of private jobs ⇅ | Average annual pay ⇅ | Concentration vs US (location quotient) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 1,226 | 25.0% | $43,183 | 1.35 |
| Retail trade | 873 | 17.8% | $32,154 | 1.38 |
| Manufacturing | 851 | 17.4% | $52,982 | 1.63 |
| Accommodation and food services | 612 | 12.5% | $19,750 | 1.06 |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing | 253 | 5.2% | $55,836 | 4.93 |
| Construction | 172 | 3.5% | $55,578 | 0.52 |
| Finance and insurance | 168 | 3.4% | $65,511 | 0.65 |
| Professional and technical services | 125 | 2.6% | $62,006 | 0.28 |
| Wholesale trade | 120 | 2.4% | $58,010 | 0.48 |
| Administrative and waste services | 110 | 2.2% | $34,774 | 0.29 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 91 | 1.9% | $58,636 | 0.34 |
| Other services (except public administration) | 71 | 1.4% | $38,298 | 0.37 |
| Management of companies | 70 | 1.4% | $137,999 | 0.66 |
| Real estate and rental | 50 | 1.0% | $36,311 | 0.51 |
| Utilities | 37 | 0.8% | $71,046 | 1.54 |
| Information | 35 | 0.7% | $35,913 | 0.29 |
| Arts, entertainment, recreation | 35 | 0.7% | $16,663 | 0.33 |
QCEW counts jobs covered by unemployment insurance; sectors with too few employers are withheld by BLS. Latest-month unemployment is preliminary.
| How residents get to work ⇅ | Share ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.3% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.5% |
| Work from home | 6.6% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 7.4% |
Shares are of workers aged 16 and over; they describe residents, wherever they work.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $27,238 |
| Income per person | $25,624 |
| Median gross rent per month | $707 |
| Yearly rent as share of median household income | 31.1% |
| Median home value | $137,500 |
| Homeowners | 46.0% |
| Poverty rate | 30.1% |
| Price level of the metro area (US = 100) | n/a |
| Metro median pay, all occupations | n/a |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set; graduated states show 0 until you enter your own estimate. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
State tax: Graduated, top rate 3.90%.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median age | 35.3 |
| High school or higher (25+) | 91.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 31.1% |
| Born abroad | 2.7% |
| Labour force participation (16+) | 48.3% |
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| Month ⇅ | Mean temperature (°C) ⇅ | Mean temperature (°F) ⇅ | Precipitation (mm) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5.8 | 42 | 110 |
| Feb | 7.7 | 46 | 126 |
| Mar | 12.7 | 55 | 127 |
| Apr | 17.6 | 64 | 136 |
| May | 22.3 | 72 | 122 |
| Jun | 27.1 | 81 | 93 |
| Jul | 28.8 | 84 | 95 |
| Aug | 28.6 | 83 | 99 |
| Sep | 25.1 | 77 | 84 |
| Oct | 18.3 | 65 | 124 |
| Nov | 11.8 | 53 | 98 |
| Dec | 7.3 | 45 | 145 |
Satellite-reanalysis climatology on a grid of roughly 50 km, so it smooths local effects (hills, coast, city heat). It is not a weather-station record.
| City ⇅ | State ⇅ | Distance (straight line) ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Bluff | AR | 43 mi | 39,743 | $42,718 | $855 |
| Greenville | MS | 46 mi | 28,166 | $40,083 | $872 |
| El Dorado | AR | 57 mi | 17,115 | $49,244 | $880 |
| Bastrop | LA | 59 mi | 9,232 | $32,605 | $839 |
| Camden | AR | 61 mi | 10,307 | $49,361 | $768 |
| Stuttgart | AR | 62 mi | 7,903 | $49,399 | $872 |
| Cleveland | MS | 62 mi | 10,623 | $44,074 | $943 |
| Indianola | MS | 67 mi | 9,062 | $41,708 | $720 |
| East End | AR | 71 mi | 6,912 | $87,936 | $1,071 |
| Monroe | LA | 78 mi | 47,004 | $40,505 | $886 |
Straight-line distance in miles, not driving distance.
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8,257 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).
$707 a month (ACS 2020–2024), which is 31.1% of the median household income.
$27,238 (ACS 2020–2024, in 2024 dollars).
4.1% (BLS county, Drew County (latest month 2026M09)).
Arkansas. See the state guide for minimum wage, taxes and pay.