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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Monticello

Georgia · 2,266 residents · 4.161 sq mi
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Monticello has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,719. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value is $40,500. The poverty rate of 27.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,266
−7%vs 2000
vs 2,428 in 2000
1990 – 2025
545 / sq mi
−7%vs 2000
vs 584 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.1
−4%vs 2000
vs 35.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Monticello
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,719
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $35,058 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,310
−35%vs 2000
vs $15,743 in 2000
US average: $14,340
27.9%
+6.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 21.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$40,500
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $66,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$300
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $466 in 2000
US average: $450
61.5%
−3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 64.5% in 2000
38.5% rent
2.4
+27%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic44.7%(1,014)
Black54.1%(1,225)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(50)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(27)
Diversity Score66%(1,495)
66
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.5%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
61.3%
−11.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.8%
−3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.7 min
−9%vs 2000
vs 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Monticello, Georgia?

Monticello, Georgia has about 2,266 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Monticello, Georgia?

The typical household in Monticello, Georgia earns about $16,719 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 $40,500, and the typical rent is about $300 a month.

How educated are people in Monticello, Georgia?

About 15.5% 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 27.9% of people in Monticello, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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