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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Monticello

New York · 6,597 residents · 4.081 sq mi
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Monticello has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $22,777. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $89,600. The poverty rate of 22.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

6,597
+1%vs 2000
vs 6,512 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,617 / sq mi
+1%vs 2000
vs 1,596 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.3
−2%vs 2000
vs 34.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6K7K7K7K7K1990201020202024Monticello
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,777
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $22,671 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$14,129
−2%vs 2000
vs $14,433 in 2000
US average: $14,340
22.1%
−13.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 35.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$89,600
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $74,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$459
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $514 in 2000
US average: $450
34.2%
+5.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 28.9% in 2000
65.8% rent
3.9
+19%vs 2000
vs 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic68%(4,485)
Black24.1%(1,593)
Hispanic / Latino13.6%(895)
Asian1.3%(87)
Other6.5%(432)
Diversity Score72.3%(4,772)
72
−12%vs 2000
vs 82 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.9%
+1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
69.6%
+4.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 65.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
8.2%
+1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.0 min
+18%vs 2000
vs 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monticello, New York?

Monticello, New York has about 6,597 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Monticello, New York earns about $22,777 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 $89,600, and the typical rent is about $459 a month.

How educated are people in Monticello, New York?

About 14.9% 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 22.1% of people in Monticello, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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