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Monticello

Georgia · 3,040 residents (2025 est.) · 4.161 sq mi
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Monticello has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,812. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $168,400. Households here earn about 37% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,747
+13%since 2000
from 2,428 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
660 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 584 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.8
+12%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,040 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Monticello
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,812
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,058 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,730
+89%since 2000
from $15,743 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.1%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.546
+13%since 2010
from 0.483 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance10.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Information7.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$168,400
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,056
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $466 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
31.2% rent
Vacancy rate
5.4%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
41.5%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.9%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+81%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
57
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic42.6%(1,035)
Black53.1%(1,289)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(77)
Asian0.4%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score66.1%(1,604)
2024
White, non-Hispanic40%(1,100)
Black42.8%(1,177)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(235)
Asian0.6%(17)
Other7.9%(218)
Diversity Score80.3%(2,206)
Diversity Score
80
+22%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.3%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.8 min
+70%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.7%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 21.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.5%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 65.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.5%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.3%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
57.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.5%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.5%
+10.0 ptssince 2012
from 14.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.9%
−75.1 ptssince 2013
from 83.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
72.6%
+13.9 ptssince 2017
from 58.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2016
from 96.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2016
from 3.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monticello, Georgia?

Monticello, Georgia has about 2,747 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Monticello, Georgia?

The typical household in Monticello, Georgia earns about $48,812 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Monticello, Georgia expensive?

In Monticello, Georgia, the median home is worth about $168,400, and the typical rent is about $1,056 a month.

How educated are people in Monticello, Georgia?

About 18.0% of adults age 25 and over in Monticello, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Monticello, Georgia?

About 16.3% of people in Monticello, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Monticello, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Monticello, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 481 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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