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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Monticello

Florida · 2,533 residents · 4.012 sq mi
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Monticello has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,720. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $65,800. The poverty rate of 22.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.0
US median: 35.2
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,533
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2,524 in 1990
1990 – 2025
631 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 629 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.0
+23%since 1990
from 31.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Monticello
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,720
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,824 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,522
+65%since 1990
from $9,388 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.2%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 22.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$65,800
+45%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$385
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $296 in 1990
US average: $602
69.1%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 67.5% in 1990
30.9% rent
2.3
+32%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic49.6%(1,251)
Black49.3%(1,245)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(67)
Asian0.4%(10)
Diversity Score66.9%(1,689)
2000
White, non-Hispanic46.4%(1,175)
Black50.7%(1,285)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(33)
Asian0.6%(15)
Diversity Score64.7%(1,639)
65
−3%since 1990
from 67 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.6%
+8.0 ptssince 1990
from 13.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.6%
+8.4 ptssince 1990
from 66.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
9.1%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 7.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.2 min
−2%since 1990
from 20.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monticello, Florida?

Monticello, Florida has about 2,533 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Monticello, Florida?

The typical household in Monticello, Florida earns about $28,720 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Monticello, Florida expensive?

In Monticello, Florida, the median home is worth about $65,800, and the typical rent is about $385 a month.

How educated are people in Monticello, Florida?

About 21.6% of adults age 25 and over in Monticello, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Monticello, Florida?

About 22.2% of people in Monticello, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Monticello, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Monticello, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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