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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Monticello

Georgia · 2,428 residents · 4.161 sq mi
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Monticello has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,058. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $66,800. The poverty rate of 21.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,428
+7%since 1990
from 2,266 in 1990
1990 – 2025
584 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 545 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.6
+4%since 1990
from 34.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Monticello
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,058
+59%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,719 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,743
+53%since 1990
from $10,310 in 1990
US average: $21,522
21.4%
−6.5 ptssince 1990
from 27.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$66,800
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$466
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $300 in 1990
US average: $602
64.5%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 61.5% in 1990
35.5% rent
1.9
−21%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic44.7%(1,014)
Black54.1%(1,225)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(50)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score66%(1,495)
2000
White, non-Hispanic42.6%(1,035)
Black53.1%(1,289)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(77)
Asian0.4%(9)
Diversity Score66.1%(1,604)
66
Unchangedsince 1990
from 66 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.1%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 15.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.8%
+11.6 ptssince 1990
from 61.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.9%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.5 min
+10%since 1990
from 18.7 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, Georgia?

Monticello, Georgia has about 2,428 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Monticello, Georgia?

The typical household in Monticello, Georgia earns about $35,058 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 $66,800, and the typical rent is about $466 a month.

How educated are people in Monticello, Georgia?

About 16.1% 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 21.4% 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 162 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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