# Montrose

> city in Arkansas, USA

**Wikidata**: [Q79305](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q79305)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montrose,_Arkansas)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/montrose

## Summary
Montrose is a city located in Ashley County, Arkansas, United States. As of the 2020 United States Census, it has a population of 243 residents. Situated at coordinates 33.29762° N, 91.49373° W, the city covers an area of approximately 1.195 square kilometers with no water area.

## Key Facts
- **Population**: 404 (1920), 354 (2010), 243 (2020, latest census).
- **Area**: 1.195 km² (total), 1.185 km² (land, 2010), 0 km² (water).
- **Elevation**: 38 meters above sea level.
- **Location**: Ashley County, Arkansas, USA (postal code 71658).
- **Coordinates**: 33.29762° N, 91.49373° W.
- **Income**: $12,299 per capita (2016–2020 American Community Survey).
- **Households**: 159 (2016–2020 American Community Survey).
- **Identifiers**: VIAF ID 129175109, GeoNames ID 4122029, GNIS IDs 58209 (human settlement) and 2404294 (administrative entity).
- **Dialing Code**: 870.
- **Aliases**: Montrose, AR; Montrose, Arkansas.
- **Wikipedia Languages**: Described in 36 languages, including English, Spanish, French, and Ukrainian.

## FAQs
- **Where is Montrose located?**  
  Montrose is in Ashley County, Arkansas, USA, at coordinates 33.29762° N, 91.49373° W. It is part of the 71658 postal code area.

- **How has Montrose’s population changed over time?**  
  The population declined from 404 (1920) to 354 (2010) and further to 243 (2020), reflecting broader rural demographic trends.

- **What economic data is available for Montrose?**  
  As of the 2016–2020 American Community Survey, the per capita income was $12,299, with 159 households reported.

- **How is Montrose distinguished from other places with the same name?**  
  Montrose, Arkansas, is explicitly differentiated from other entities named "Montrose" via its unique identifiers (e.g., GNIS 58209) and specific location in Ashley County.

## Why It Matters
Montrose serves as a small but documented node in Arkansas’ geographic and demographic landscape. Its inclusion in U.S. Census data and academic identifiers (e.g., VIAF, GeoNames) ensures representation in national surveys and historical records. The city’s population trends and economic metrics provide insight into rural community dynamics in the southern United States.

## Notable For
- **Zero Water Area**: 0% of its area is water (2010 data).
- **Elevation**: 38 meters above sea level, distinct from surrounding regions.
- **Unique Identifiers**: Distinguished by GNIS codes 58209 and 2404294, and VIAF ID 129175109.
- **Multilingual Documentation**: Described in 36 Wikipedia languages, reflecting global encyclopedic coverage.

## Body

### Geography & Location
Montrose is situated in Ashley County, Arkansas, at coordinates 33.29762° N, 91.49373° W. The city spans 1.195 km², with all area classified as land (1.185 km² measured in 2010). It has no water coverage (0 km²). Elevation is 38 meters above sea level. A locator map is available via Wikimedia Commons.

### Demographics
- **Population**: 243 residents (2020 census), down from 354 (2010) and 404 (1920).  
- **Households**: 159 reported in the 2016–2020 American Community Survey.  
- **Income**: Per capita income averaged $12,299 (2016–2020 survey).  

### Governance & Identification
- **Administrative Codes**: GNIS IDs 58209 (human settlement) and 2404294 (administrative entity); FIPS code 05-46670.  
- **Postal Code**: 71658.  
- **Dialing Code**: 870.  

### External Datasets
Montrose is cataloged in multiple knowledge bases:  
- **VIAF**: 129175109.  
- **GeoNames**: 4122029.  
- **Wikidata**: Q199698.  
- **Library of Congress**: Authority ID n97002985.  

### Cultural & Digital Presence
- **Wikipedia Coverage**: Documented in 36 languages, including English, Spanish, and Ukrainian.  
- **Commons Category**: "Montrose, Arkansas" hosts media related to the city.  
- **Quora Topic**: Listed as "Montrose" in Quora’s knowledge graph.  

### Historical Context
While founding dates are unspecified, population records from 1920 onward trace its decline from 404 to 243 residents by 2020. The city is distinguished from other "Montrose" entities via disambiguation notes in Polish and Ukrainian Wikipedias.

## References

1. Virtual International Authority File
2. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
3. [Geographic Names Information System](http://geonames.usgs.gov/docs/federalcodes/NationalFedCodes_20160801.zip)
4. 2010 U.S. Gazetteer Files
5. [2010 United States Census](https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=0100000US%241600000&y=2010&d=DEC%20Redistricting%20Data%20%28PL%2094-171%29)
6. [2020 United States Census](https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?t=Populations%20and%20People&g=0100000US,%241600000&y=2020)
7. [2016–2020 American Community Survey](https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?d=ACS%205-Year%20Estimates%20Detailed%20Tables)
8. 2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files
9. Quora
10. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File
11. [2016–2020 American Community Survey](https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?t=Income%20and%20Poverty&g=0100000US,%241600000&tid=ACSST5Y2020.S1902)