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 $67,262 with a poverty rate of 26.16%. The median age in Mount Ida is 49.8 years: 39.5 years for males, and 56.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mount Ida was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,266 | 93.23% |
| Two or more races | 49 | 3.61% |
| Black or African American | 34 | 2.5% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.66% |
| 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 | 609 | 2.06 | 52.2 | 47.8 |
| Married | 326 | 2.47 | 71.8 | 28.2 |
| Non Family | 206 | 1.11 | 36.9 | 63.1 |
| Female | 65 | 2.89 | 6.2 | 93.8 |
| Male | 12 | 2.58 | 33.3 | 66.7 |
2.53
Average Family Size
2.06
Average Household Size
52.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 116 | 11.35% |
| Associates Degree | 72 | 7.05% |
| Bachelors Degree | 117 | 11.45% |
| Graduate Degree | 28 | 2.74% |
| High School Graduate | 347 | 33.95% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 70 | 6.85% |
| Some College | 272 | 26.61% |
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 | 933 | 754 | 138 |
| 2+ Races | 49 | 48 | 7 |
| Black | 29 | 29 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 17 | 10 | 0 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | 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 white people with a rate of 14.79%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,985 | $91,786 | $50,515 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,250 | $37,545 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $48,333 | $49,583 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,282 | $39,734 | $30,417 |
| Some College | $38,026 | $43,333 | $0 |
$39,282
Average Earnings
$39,734
Average Male
$30,417
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Mount Ida residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,190 | 306 | 25.71% |
| Multiple | 44 | 11 | 25% |
| Hispanic | 24 | 10 | 41.67% |
| Black | 5 | 5 | 100% |
26.16%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.99%
Male Poverty Rate
29.79%
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 Multiple, with 25% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.85%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.36%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.19%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35.29% |
| High School | 33.67% |
| Some College | 18.13% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.48% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 55.56% |
| Female Employed | 20.95% |
| Male Employed | 9.04% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $47,917 | $83,419 |
| Households | $43,114 | $67,262 |
| Married Families | $49,067 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $20,972 | $35,654 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
68.3%
Male Marriage Rate
50.0%
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
101
Number of Veterans
90
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 68 |
| World War II | 12 |
| Second Gulf War | 9 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 50 |
| 75+ | 35 |
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 99 | 9.7% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 4.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.11%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.19%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
35.4%
Labor Force Participation
33.9%
Employment Rate
4.1%
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
66.2%
Born in Mount Ida
99.93%
Native Born
0.07%
Foreign Born
0.07%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.93% of Mount Ida residents were born in the United States, with 66.2% having been born in Arkansas. 0.07% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
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% |