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Montello

Wisconsin · 1,447 residents (2025 est.) · 1.967 sq mi
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Montello has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,758. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% 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 $157,800. With a median age of 49.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 28% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,404
+1%since 2000
from 1,397 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
714 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 710 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.0
+22%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,447 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Montello
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,758
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,080
+79%since 2000
from $15,676 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.3%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.0%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.370
−8%since 2010
from 0.401 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,800
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$638
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
38.0% rent
Vacancy rate
20.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.8%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+18%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
26
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(1,330)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(33)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.6%(107)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(1,336)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2%(28)
Asian0.7%(10)
Other1.7%(24)
Diversity Score11.7%(165)
Diversity Score
12
+54%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.0%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+14%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.5%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.4%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.5%
−15.1 ptssince 2011
from 59.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.8%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.1%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2012
from 19.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.7%
−87.1 ptssince 2013
from 92.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.0%
+13.1 ptssince 2017
from 73.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 97.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montello, Wisconsin?

Montello, Wisconsin has about 1,404 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Montello, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Montello, Wisconsin earns about $55,758 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Montello, Wisconsin expensive?

In Montello, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $157,800, and the typical rent is about $638 a month.

How educated are people in Montello, Wisconsin?

About 13.1% of adults age 25 and over in Montello, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Montello, Wisconsin?

About 20.0% of people in Montello, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Montello, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Montello, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 75 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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