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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lake Monticello

Virginia · 6,852 residents · 8.845 sq mi
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Lake Monticello is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $55,556. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 4,404 residents. 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $129,200. Poverty is rare here, at 1.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 35.2
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,852
+180%since 1990
from 2,448 in 1990
1990 – 2024
775 / sq mi
+180%since 1990
from 277 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.4
+6%since 1990
from 37.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K4K7K9K12K1990201020202024Lake Monticello
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$55,556
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,429 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$25,226
+29%since 1990
from $19,595 in 1990
US average: $21,522
1.8%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$129,200
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $114,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$905
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $835 in 1990
US average: $602
90.3%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 86.4% in 1990
9.7% rent
2.3
−16%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(2,394)
Black1.5%(37)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(8)
Diversity Score5.4%(133)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(6,387)
Black3.4%(236)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(102)
Asian0.5%(33)
Diversity Score13.2%(902)
13
+143%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

39.1%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 35.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
94.3%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 92.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
14.8%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 11.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.9 min
−33%since 1990
from 32.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Lake Monticello, Virginia?

Lake Monticello, Virginia has about 6,852 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lake Monticello, Virginia?

The typical household in Lake Monticello, Virginia earns about $55,556 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Monticello, Virginia expensive?

In Lake Monticello, Virginia, the median home is worth about $129,200, and the typical rent is about $905 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Monticello, Virginia?

About 39.1% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Monticello, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Monticello, Virginia?

About 1.8% of people in Lake Monticello, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake Monticello, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake Monticello, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,404 residents, a change of about 180 percent over that period.

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

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