Time Zone: Monroe County lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time.
The community of Clarendon is the Seat for Monroe County.
Monroe County was founded in 1839. Monroe was created by taking area from Phillips and Counties.
From the Census Estimates for 2009, <1> Monroe had a population of 8,171 people. This is a decrease of 20.31% since the last Census (which gave a population of 10,254 people in 2000).
At the time of the 2000 Census, Monroe represented 0.38% of the total population of Arkansas, making it the state's 64th most populous county (out of 75 counties).
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 8,149 | -20.53% | -0.27% since 2009 |
2009 | 8,171 | -20.31% | -2.2% since 2008 |
2008 | 8,355 | -18.52% | -2.49% since 2007 |
2007 | 8,568 | -16.44% | |
--- | | | 2000 | 10,254 | The Last Census |
More information can be found on the Monroe County Census Page for Monroe County. .
Below are some of the communities located in Monroe County (for more communities, please visit our Nearby Page for Monroe County):
Community | 2009 Population | 2000 Population | Change (2009vs. 2000) |
Brinkley | 3,075 | 3,940 | 21.95% decrease |
Clarendon | 1,595 | 1,960 | 18.62% decrease |
Holly Grove | 556 | 722 | 22.99% decrease |
Roe | 100 | 124 | 19.35% decrease |
Fargo | 98 | 118 | 16.95% decrease |
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