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Monticello

Florida · 2,589 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 $43,854. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $94,800. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,589
+2%since 2000
from 2,533 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
645 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 631 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.5
+24%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Monticello
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,854
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,720 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,366
+76%since 2000
from $15,522 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade1.6%
US avg: 10%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,800
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$675
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $385 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.2%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
39.8% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−6%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic46.7%(1,208)
Black48%(1,242)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(49)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other0.9%(24)
Diversity Score66.3%(1,717)
Diversity Score
66
+2%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.7%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+29%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.7%
−16.9 ptssince 2011
from 68.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.1%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.7%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
61.3%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.5%
−66.5 ptssince 2013
from 76.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monticello, Florida?

Monticello, Florida has about 2,589 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Monticello, Florida?

The typical household in Monticello, Florida earns about $43,854 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 $94,800, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Monticello, Florida?

About 28.1% 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 17.9% 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 65 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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