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Monticello

Florida · 2,506 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 $36,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $133,600. With a median age of 42.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 25.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,506
−1%since 2000
from 2,533 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
625 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 631 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.6
+9%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Monticello
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,250
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,720 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,300
+5%since 2000
from $15,522 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.482
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information6.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food4.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$133,600
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$785
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $385 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.8%
−36.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
36.7% rent
Vacancy rate
18.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+61%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic46.4%(1,175)
Black50.7%(1,285)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(33)
Asian0.6%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.7%(1,639)
2010
White, non-Hispanic42.2%(1,058)
Black53.8%(1,349)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(53)
Asian0.7%(17)
Other1.6%(40)
Diversity Score66.9%(1,677)
Diversity Score
67
+3%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+1%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.1%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.5%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
47.8%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
52.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.9%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monticello, Florida?

Monticello, Florida has about 2,506 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Monticello, Florida?

The typical household in Monticello, Florida earns about $36,250 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 $133,600, and the typical rent is about $785 a month.

How educated are people in Monticello, Florida?

About 18.2% 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 25.3% of people in Monticello, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Monticello, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Monticello, Florida has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 18 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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