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Monticello

New York · 7,195 residents (2025 est.) · 4.081 sq mi
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Monticello has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,583. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% 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 $172,000. The poverty rate of 29.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,279
+12%since 2000
from 6,512 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,784 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 1,596 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.9
+3%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:7,195 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K7K7K1990201020202024Monticello
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,583
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,671 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,244
+82%since 2000
from $14,433 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.2%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 35.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.483
+2%since 2010
from 0.475 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$172,000
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,166
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $514 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
20.1%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 28.9% in 2000
79.9% rent
Vacancy rate
18.2%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.8%
−19.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+3%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
45
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic44.3%(2,887)
Black27.5%(1,791)
Hispanic / Latino23.2%(1,508)
Asian2.1%(138)
Other0%
Diversity Score81.8%(5,324)
2024
White, non-Hispanic28.7%(2,087)
Black24.5%(1,785)
Hispanic / Latino37.1%(2,697)
Asian4.6%(338)
Other5.1%(372)
Diversity Score89.5%(6,511)
Diversity Score
89
+9%since 2000
from 82 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.2%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+49%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
23.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 13.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 59.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.1%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.1%
−47.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
23.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.2%
−44.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.9%
−5.3 ptssince 2012
from 20.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.7%
−78.2 ptssince 2013
from 83.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.3%
+14.8 ptssince 2017
from 70.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
61.4%
−10.1 ptssince 2016
from 71.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
24.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 23.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monticello, New York?

Monticello, New York has about 7,279 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Monticello, New York?

The typical household in Monticello, New York earns about $50,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Monticello, New York expensive?

In Monticello, New York, the median home is worth about $172,000, and the typical rent is about $1,166 a month.

How educated are people in Monticello, New York?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Monticello, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Monticello, New York?

About 29.7% of people in Monticello, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Monticello, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Monticello, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 682 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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