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Monticello

Mississippi · 1,441 residents · 4.171 sq mi
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Monticello has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,000. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 285 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $106,200. The poverty rate of 29.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% 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
1,441
−17%since 2000
from 1,726 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
345 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 414 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.8
+11%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Monticello
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,000
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,109 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,870
+43%since 2000
from $16,013 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 27.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing6.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,200
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$436
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $318 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
38.9% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+83%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64.2%(1,108)
Black34.1%(589)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian1%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.1%(1,002)
2020
White, non-Hispanic62%(894)
Black32.5%(468)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(30)
Asian0.7%(10)
Other2.2%(31)
Diversity Score62.9%(907)
Diversity Score
63
+8%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.2 min
+66%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 53.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.0%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
34.8%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
65.2%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.4%
−66.5 ptssince 2013
from 78.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monticello, Mississippi?

Monticello, Mississippi has about 1,441 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Monticello, Mississippi?

The typical household in Monticello, Mississippi earns about $25,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Monticello, Mississippi expensive?

In Monticello, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $106,200, and the typical rent is about $436 a month.

How educated are people in Monticello, Mississippi?

About 25.3% of adults age 25 and over in Monticello, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Monticello, Mississippi?

About 29.3% of people in Monticello, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Monticello, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Monticello, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 314 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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