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Monticello

Indiana · 5,378 residents · 3.466 sq mi
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Monticello has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $39,771. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $99,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.4
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
5,378
−6%since 2000
from 5,723 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,552 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 1,651 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.4
+7%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Monticello
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,771
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,537 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,744
+10%since 2000
from $17,066 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.348
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade25.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,000
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$694
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $557 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.6%
−21.3 ptssince 2000
from 61.9% in 2000
40.1% rent
Vacancy rate
17.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.8%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+12%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(4,581)
Black0.3%(17)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(670)
Asian0.7%(39)
Other1.2%(65)
Diversity Score32.1%(1,729)
Diversity Score
32
+19%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+51%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.1%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
54.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
8.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.9%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monticello, Indiana?

Monticello, Indiana has about 5,378 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Monticello, Indiana?

The typical household in Monticello, Indiana earns about $39,771 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 $99,000, and the typical rent is about $694 a month.

How educated are people in Monticello, Indiana?

About 14.6% 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 7.7% 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 141 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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