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Monticello

Missouri · 105 residents (2025 est.) · 0.261 sq mi
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Monticello is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $93,125. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 85% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $112,500. At a median age of 31.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
233
+85%since 2000
from 126 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
893 / sq mi
+85%since 2000
from 483 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
31.1
−19%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:105 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
721502283063841990201020202024Monticello
2024233
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,125
+99%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,625 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,062
+63%since 2000
from $16,592 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.8%
+53.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.338
−15%since 2010
from 0.397 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,500
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,050
from $0 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.7%
−27.3 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
27.3% rent
Vacancy rate
4.3%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.3%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2012
from 100.0% in 2012
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.2
−30%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
61
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(124)
Black0.8%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(197)
Black5.2%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.9%(23)
Diversity Score34.1%(79)
Diversity Score
34
+1618%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.7%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.0 min
+122%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.7%
+23.3 ptssince 2011
from 50.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.7%
−18.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
4.9%
−79.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.5%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.4%
−12.0 ptssince 2012
from 24.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.9%
−90.5 ptssince 2013
from 91.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.5%
+30.4 ptssince 2017
from 49.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 99.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monticello, Missouri?

Monticello, Missouri has about 233 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Monticello, Missouri?

The typical household in Monticello, Missouri earns about $93,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Monticello, Missouri expensive?

In Monticello, Missouri, the median home is worth about $112,500, and the typical rent is about $1,050 a month.

How educated are people in Monticello, Missouri?

About 21.3% of adults age 25 and over in Monticello, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Monticello, Missouri?

About 14.7% of people in Monticello, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Monticello, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Monticello, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 129 residents, a change of about 124 percent over that period.

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