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Monticello

Louisiana · 5,431 residents · 2.391 sq mi
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Monticello has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,063. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $155,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,431
+14%since 2000
from 4,763 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,271 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 1,992 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.3
+15%since 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Monticello
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,063
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,707 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,448
+51%since 2000
from $17,524 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance23.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical21.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$155,200
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,006
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $628 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.3%
−14.9 ptssince 2000
from 93.1% in 2000
21.7% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+41%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic33.1%(1,576)
Black63.7%(3,036)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(63)
Asian1%(47)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.4%(2,828)
2020
White, non-Hispanic7.6%(411)
Black87%(4,724)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(143)
Asian0.8%(41)
Other0.7%(40)
Diversity Score27%(1,467)
Diversity Score
27
−54%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 26.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+28%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 89.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.7%
−9.9 ptssince 2011
from 76.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.0%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.8%
−77.2 ptssince 2013
from 90.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monticello, Louisiana?

Monticello, Louisiana has about 5,431 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Monticello, Louisiana?

The typical household in Monticello, Louisiana earns about $59,063 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Monticello, Louisiana expensive?

In Monticello, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $155,200, and the typical rent is about $1,006 a month.

How educated are people in Monticello, Louisiana?

About 32.6% of adults age 25 and over in Monticello, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Monticello, Louisiana?

About 7.2% of people in Monticello, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Monticello, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Monticello, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 721 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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