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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Monticello

Illinois · 5,138 residents · 3.878 sq mi
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Monticello has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $45,754. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $96,800. With a median age of 41.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,138
+13%since 1990
from 4,549 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,325 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 1,173 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.7
+10%since 1990
from 37.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K5K5K6K7K1990201020202024Monticello
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$45,754
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,491 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$23,257
+50%since 1990
from $15,537 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.8%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$96,800
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $63,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$480
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $356 in 1990
US average: $602
78.8%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 77.6% in 1990
21.2% rent
2.1
+11%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.9%(4,544)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.7%(77)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(5,054)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(41)
Asian0.1%(6)
Diversity Score2.5%(127)
2
+47%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

30.7%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 23.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.4%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 87.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
12.2%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 8.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.2 min
−30%since 1990
from 20.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monticello, Illinois?

Monticello, Illinois has about 5,138 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Monticello, Illinois?

The typical household in Monticello, Illinois earns about $45,754 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Monticello, Illinois expensive?

In Monticello, Illinois, the median home is worth about $96,800, and the typical rent is about $480 a month.

How educated are people in Monticello, Illinois?

About 30.7% of adults age 25 and over in Monticello, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Monticello, Illinois?

About 3.8% of people in Monticello, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Monticello, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Monticello, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 589 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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