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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Monticello

Indiana · 5,237 residents · 3.466 sq mi
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Monticello has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $24,561. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $43,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

5,237
−8%vs 2000
vs 5,723 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,511 / sq mi
−8%vs 2000
vs 1,651 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.4
−1%vs 2000
vs 37.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Monticello
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,561
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $35,537 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,315
−28%vs 2000
vs $17,066 in 2000
US average: $14,340
7.9%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$43,900
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $79,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$323
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $557 in 2000
US average: $450
67.3%
+5.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 61.9% in 2000
32.7% rent
1.8
−20%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(4,975)
Black0.3%(16)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(642)
Asian0.6%(34)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.1%(1,548)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(5,196)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(27)
Asian0.5%(28)
Other0.2%(13)
Diversity Score3.2%(168)
3
−88%vs 2000
vs 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.9%
+1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
72.7%
−3.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.4%
+1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.6 min
+11%vs 2000
vs 14.1 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, Indiana?

Monticello, Indiana has about 5,237 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Monticello, Indiana?

The typical household in Monticello, Indiana earns about $24,561 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Monticello, Indiana expensive?

In Monticello, Indiana, the median home is worth about $43,900, and the typical rent is about $323 a month.

How educated are people in Monticello, Indiana?

About 11.9% of adults age 25 and over in Monticello, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Monticello, Indiana?

About 7.9% of people in Monticello, Indiana 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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