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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Monticello

Kentucky · 5,981 residents · 6.09 sq mi
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Monticello has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,423. 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 is $48,900. The poverty rate of 34.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 48% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% 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

5,981
+12%since 1990
from 5,357 in 1990
1990 – 2025
982 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 880 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.5
−2%since 1990
from 37.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K6K6K6K6K1990201020202024Monticello
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,423
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $13,603 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,855
+59%since 1990
from $7,434 in 1990
US average: $21,522
34.1%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 32.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$48,900
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$297
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $224 in 1990
US average: $602
59.5%
−6.1 ptssince 1990
from 65.6% in 1990
40.5% rent
2.8
+11%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97%(5,197)
Black3%(160)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score7.2%(388)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(5,591)
Black2.3%(135)
Hispanic / Latino3%(177)
Asian0.2%(14)
Diversity Score13.2%(790)
13
+82%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.3%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 8.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
58.4%
+11.4 ptssince 1990
from 47.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.8%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.1 min
−9%since 1990
from 14.5 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, Kentucky?

Monticello, Kentucky has about 5,981 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Monticello, Kentucky?

The typical household in Monticello, Kentucky earns about $17,423 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Monticello, Kentucky expensive?

In Monticello, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $48,900, and the typical rent is about $297 a month.

How educated are people in Monticello, Kentucky?

About 10.3% of adults age 25 and over in Monticello, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Monticello, Kentucky?

About 34.1% of people in Monticello, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Monticello, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Monticello, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 624 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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