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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Monticello

Indiana · 5,723 residents · 3.466 sq mi
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Monticello has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,537. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $79,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,723
+9%since 1990
from 5,237 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,651 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 1,511 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.6
+1%since 1990
from 37.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Monticello
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,537
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,561 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,066
+39%since 1990
from $12,315 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.1%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 7.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$79,100
+37%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$557
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $323 in 1990
US average: $602
61.9%
−5.4 ptssince 1990
from 67.3% in 1990
38.1% rent
2.2
+25%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(5,196)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(27)
Asian0.5%(28)
Diversity Score3.2%(168)
2000
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(4,975)
Black0.3%(16)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(642)
Asian0.6%(34)
Diversity Score27.1%(1,548)
27
+745%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.3%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 11.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.7%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 72.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.6%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 6.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.1 min
−10%since 1990
from 15.6 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, Indiana?

Monticello, Indiana has about 5,723 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Monticello, Indiana?

The typical household in Monticello, Indiana earns about $35,537 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 $79,100, and the typical rent is about $557 a month.

How educated are people in Monticello, Indiana?

About 10.3% 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 8.1% of people in Monticello, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Monticello, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Monticello, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 486 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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