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Lake Monticello

Virginia · 9,920 residents · 8.845 sq mi
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Lake Monticello is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $78,112. Population has grown 45% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $264,600. Poverty is rare here, at 3.0% of residents. Households here earn about 27% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,920
+45%since 2000
from 6,852 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,122 / sq mi
+45%since 2000
from 775 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.6
+3%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K4K7K9K12K1990201020202024Lake Monticello
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,112
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,556 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,610
+29%since 2000
from $25,226 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
53.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.311
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services8.9%
US avg: 7%
Information6.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$264,600
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $129,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,262
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $905 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
70.5%
−19.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.3% in 2000
10.3% rent
Vacancy rate
10.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+46%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(6,387)
Black3.4%(236)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(102)
Asian0.5%(33)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.2%(902)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(8,649)
Black6.3%(626)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(317)
Asian0.8%(75)
Other2.8%(273)
Diversity Score29.6%(2,941)
Diversity Score
30
+125%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 39.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 94.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+33%since 2000
from 21.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.4%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.8%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Monticello, Virginia?

Lake Monticello, Virginia has about 9,920 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Monticello, Virginia earns about $78,112 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 $264,600, and the typical rent is about $1,262 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Monticello, Virginia?

About 38.6% 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 3.0% 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 7,472 residents, a change of about 305 percent over that period.

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