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Monticello

Iowa · 3,796 residents · 5.627 sq mi
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Monticello has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,518. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $98,300. With a median age of 43.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,796
+5%since 2000
from 3,607 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
675 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 641 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.3
+4%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Monticello
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,518
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,932 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,822
+37%since 2000
from $16,699 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.367
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade27.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,300
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$538
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $396 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.1%
−28.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
30.8% rent
Vacancy rate
3.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+6%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(3,530)
Black0.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(42)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.7%(134)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(3,706)
Black0.3%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(50)
Asian0.3%(10)
Other0.8%(30)
Diversity Score6.6%(250)
Diversity Score
7
+77%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+13%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
4.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.3%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.7%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monticello, Iowa?

Monticello, Iowa has about 3,796 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Monticello, Iowa?

The typical household in Monticello, Iowa earns about $42,518 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Monticello, Iowa expensive?

In Monticello, Iowa, the median home is worth about $98,300, and the typical rent is about $538 a month.

How educated are people in Monticello, Iowa?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in Monticello, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Monticello, Iowa?

About 9.4% of people in Monticello, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Monticello, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Monticello, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 274 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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