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Monticello

Kentucky · 6,188 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 $21,011. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $74,400. The poverty rate of 33.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% 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
6,188
+3%since 2000
from 5,981 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,016 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 982 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.7
+9%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K6K6K1990201020202024Monticello
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,011
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,423 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,787
+42%since 2000
from $11,855 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
33.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 34.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.548
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food5.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,400
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$385
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $297 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.4%
−33.1 ptssince 2000
from 59.5% in 2000
47.3% rent
Vacancy rate
10.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.6%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+26%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(5,591)
Black2.3%(135)
Hispanic / Latino3%(177)
Asian0.2%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.2%(790)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(5,534)
Black2.6%(159)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(400)
Asian0.2%(15)
Other0.9%(53)
Diversity Score23.5%(1,456)
Diversity Score
24
+78%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
67.9%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 58.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+38%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.1%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
15.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.8%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.8%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monticello, Kentucky?

Monticello, Kentucky has about 6,188 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Monticello, Kentucky?

The typical household in Monticello, Kentucky earns about $21,011 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 $74,400, and the typical rent is about $385 a month.

How educated are people in Monticello, Kentucky?

About 8.7% 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 33.9% 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 831 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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