Mount Ida is a city located in Montgomery County Arkansas. Mount Ida has a 2024 population of 1,008. It is also the county seat of Montgomery County. Mount Ida is currently growing at a rate of 0.3% annually and its population has increased by 1.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 995 in 2020.
The average household income in Mount Ida is $55,049 with a poverty rate of 25.17%. The median age in Mount Ida is 46.5 years: 37.7 years for males, and 51.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mount Ida was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,329 | 94.26% |
| Two or more races | 48 | 3.4% |
| Black or African American | 19 | 1.35% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.99% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 550 | 2.35 | 59.6 | 40.4 |
| Married | 321 | 2.75 | 74.5 | 25.5 |
| Non Family | 172 | 1.1 | 41.3 | 58.7 |
| Female | 42 | 4.21 | 35.7 | 64.3 |
| Male | 15 | 3 | 20 | 80 |
2.9
Average Family Size
2.35
Average Household Size
59.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 128 | 12.4% |
| Associates Degree | 73 | 7.07% |
| Bachelors Degree | 115 | 11.14% |
| Graduate Degree | 20 | 1.94% |
| High School Graduate | 310 | 30.04% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 77 | 7.46% |
| Some College | 309 | 29.94% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 955 | 755 | 120 |
| 2+ Races | 48 | 48 | 15 |
| Hispanic | 15 | 10 | 0 |
| Black | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| Native American | 10 | 10 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 31.25%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,125 | $88,750 | $47,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,750 | $37,542 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $46,111 | $47,222 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,742 | $39,000 | $28,750 |
| Some College | $35,644 | $47,955 | $0 |
$36,742
Average Earnings
$39,000
Average Male
$28,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.69% of Mount Ida residents speak only English, while 0.31% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.31% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,227 | 303 | 24.69% |
| Multiple | 44 | 13 | 29.55% |
| Hispanic | 22 | 8 | 36.36% |
| Black | 5 | 5 | 100% |
25.17%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.78%
Male Poverty Rate
24.45%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mount Ida is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mount Ida is White, with 24.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 12.1%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.62%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.65%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.43% |
| High School | 35.52% |
| Some College | 18.43% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.4% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 25% |
| Female Employed | 14.85% |
| Male Employed | 14.67% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $46,133 | $65,286 |
| Households | $42,778 | $55,049 |
| Married Families | $46,650 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,816 | $32,528 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
66.1%
Male Marriage Rate
46.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
82
Number of Veterans
75
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 55 |
| Korea | 10 |
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| World War II | 5 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 43 |
| 75+ | 27 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 35 to 54 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 82 | 7.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.49%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.26%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
35.7%
Labor Force Participation
33.1%
Employment Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
68.65%
Born in Mount Ida
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Mount Ida residents were born in the United States, with 68.65% having been born in Arkansas. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,025 | 4 | 0.39% |
| 2028 | 1,021 | 3 | 0.29% |
| 2027 | 1,018 | 3 | 0.3% |
| 2026 | 1,015 | 4 | 0.4% |
| 2025 | 1,011 | 3 | 0.3% |
| 2024 | 1,008 | 3 | 0.3% |
| 2023 | 1,005 | 8 | 0.8% |
| 2022 | 997 | -13 | -1.29% |
| 2021 | 1,010 | 15 | 1.51% |
| 2020 | 995 | -17 | -1.68% |
| 2019 | 1,012 | 11 | 1.1% |
| 2018 | 1,001 | 2 | 0.2% |
| 2017 | 999 | -7 | -0.7% |
| 2016 | 1,006 | -10 | -0.98% |
| 2015 | 1,016 | -14 | -1.36% |
| 2014 | 1,030 | -9 | -0.87% |
| 2013 | 1,039 | -11 | -1.05% |
| 2012 | 1,050 | -8 | -0.76% |
| 2011 | 1,058 | -12 | -1.12% |
| 2010 | 1,070 | 0 | 0% |