Monroe, Arkansas facts for kids
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Monroe, Arkansas
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 Monroe, Arkansas
Location in Arkansas
Monroe, Arkansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| Counties | Lee and Monroe |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.73 sq mi (1.9 km2) |
| • Land | 0.73 sq mi (1.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 190 ft (60 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 51 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72108
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2805661 |
| FIPS code | 05-46460 |
Monroe is a small place in Monroe County, Arkansas, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community, which means it's not officially a town or city with its own local government. It's also a census-designated place (CDP), which is an area the government counts for population.
Part of Monroe also reaches into Lee County. In the 2020 census, Monroe had a population of 51 people.
Monroe is located where two main roads meet: U.S. Route 79 and Arkansas Highway 39. It is about 12 miles (19 km) east-northeast of Clarendon. Monroe has its own post office with the ZIP code 72108.
Who Lives in Monroe?
Monroe is a very small community. According to the 2020 census, 51 people live there. This was the first time Monroe was officially counted as a census-designated place.
Monroe's Population Details
The people living in Monroe come from different backgrounds. In 2020, most residents were White (70.59%). There were also Black or African American residents (17.65%). A small number of people identified as being of two or more races (3.92%). Some residents were also of Hispanic or Latino background (5.88%).
