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Montello

Wisconsin · 1,495 residents · 1.967 sq mi
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Montello has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,489. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $112,300. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,495
+7%since 2000
from 1,397 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
760 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 710 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.1
+9%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Montello
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,489
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,882
+40%since 2000
from $15,676 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,300
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$609
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.1%
−28.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
35.8% rent
Vacancy rate
20.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+19%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(1,387)
Black1.7%(25)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(43)
Asian0.5%(7)
Other2.3%(34)
Diversity Score17.4%(260)
Diversity Score
17
+128%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.6%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+12%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
11.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.0%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.7%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montello, Wisconsin?

Montello, Wisconsin has about 1,495 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Montello, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Montello, Wisconsin earns about $39,489 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 $112,300, and the typical rent is about $609 a month.

How educated are people in Montello, Wisconsin?

About 17.3% 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 7.0% 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 166 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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