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Monticello

Kentucky · 5,753 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 $36,956. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $97,300. The poverty rate of 31.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,753
−4%since 2000
from 5,981 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
945 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 982 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.5
+5%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K6K6K1990201020202024Monticello
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,956
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,423 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,051
+35%since 2000
from $11,855 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
31.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 34.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing4.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,300
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$565
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $297 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.7%
−9.9 ptssince 2000
from 59.5% in 2000
50.3% rent
Afford Score
2.6
−6%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(4,895)
Black2.1%(123)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(562)
Asian0.4%(25)
Other2.1%(119)
Diversity Score32.3%(1,856)
Diversity Score
32
+144%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.3%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 58.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.6 min
+18%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.7%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 19.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 52.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.6%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
6.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.6%
−67.3 ptssince 2013
from 79.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monticello, Kentucky?

Monticello, Kentucky has about 5,753 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Monticello, Kentucky?

The typical household in Monticello, Kentucky earns about $36,956 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 $97,300, and the typical rent is about $565 a month.

How educated are people in Monticello, Kentucky?

About 13.6% 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 31.3% 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 396 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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