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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Monticello

New York · 6,512 residents · 4.081 sq mi
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Monticello has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,671. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $74,700. The poverty rate of 35.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 48% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,512
−1%since 1990
from 6,597 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,596 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 1,617 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.9
+2%since 1990
from 34.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K7K7K7K7K1990201020202024Monticello
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,671
−24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,777 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,433
+2%since 1990
from $14,129 in 1990
US average: $21,522
35.6%
+13.5 ptssince 1990
from 22.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$74,700
−37%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $89,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$514
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $459 in 1990
US average: $602
28.9%
−5.4 ptssince 1990
from 34.2% in 1990
71.1% rent
3.3
−16%since 1990
from 3.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic68%(4,485)
Black24.1%(1,593)
Hispanic / Latino13.6%(895)
Asian1.3%(87)
Diversity Score72.3%(4,772)
2000
White, non-Hispanic44.3%(2,887)
Black27.5%(1,791)
Hispanic / Latino23.2%(1,508)
Asian2.1%(138)
Diversity Score81.8%(5,324)
82
+13%since 1990
from 72 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.8%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 14.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.3%
−4.3 ptssince 1990
from 69.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.2%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 8.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.4 min
−15%since 1990
from 17.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 6,512 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Monticello, New York earns about $22,671 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 $74,700, and the typical rent is about $514 a month.

How educated are people in Monticello, New York?

About 13.8% 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 35.6% of people in Monticello, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Monticello, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Monticello, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 85 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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