Montrose, Arkansas facts for kids
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Montrose, Arkansas
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Location of Montrose in Ashley County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Ashley |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.38 sq mi (0.98 km2) |
| • Land | 0.38 sq mi (0.98 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 125 ft (38 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 243 |
| • Density | 641.16/sq mi (247.83/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
71658
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-46670 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404294 |
Montrose is a small city in Ashley County, Arkansas, United States. In 2020, about 243 people lived there. Montrose is located where two important roads, U.S. Route 165 and U.S. Route 82, meet. The town experienced a strong storm in January 2023.
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Montrose Geography and Location
Montrose is a small city. It covers about 0.98 square kilometers (or 0.38 square miles) of land. The city is located at an elevation of 125 feet (38 meters) above sea level.
Montrose Population History
The number of people living in Montrose has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population counts from different years:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 404 | — | |
| 1930 | 431 | 6.7% | |
| 1940 | 343 | −20.4% | |
| 1950 | 344 | 0.3% | |
| 1960 | 399 | 16.0% | |
| 1970 | 558 | 39.8% | |
| 1980 | 641 | 14.9% | |
| 1990 | 528 | −17.6% | |
| 2000 | 526 | −0.4% | |
| 2010 | 354 | −32.7% | |
| 2020 | 243 | −31.4% | |
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Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 243 people living in Montrose. These people lived in 152 households. About 113 of these households were families.
The population of Montrose includes people from different backgrounds:
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 45 | 18.52% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 174 | 71.6% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.41% |
| Other/Mixed | 7 | 2.88% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 | 6.58% |
Education in Montrose
Students in Montrose attend schools that are part of the Lakeside School District.
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A map showing the location of Montrose in Ashley County, Arkansas.
See also
In Spanish: Montrose (Arkansas) para niños
