Monroe County, AR — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$43,955
Per Capita Income
$25,956
Poverty Rate
22.2%
SNAP Recipients
18.2%
Gini Index
0.457
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K31.7%
$25K–$50K25.6%
$50K–$75K16.0%
$75K–$100K10.5%
$100K–$150K12.2%
$150K–$200K2.5%
$200K+1.4%
The median household income in Monroe County, AR is $43,955 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $25,956. 22.2% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 18.2% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.457 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).