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Montello

Wisconsin · 1,448 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 $43,036. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $134,000. With a median age of 47.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 32% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,448
+4%since 2000
from 1,397 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
736 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 710 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.4
+18%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Montello
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,036
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,873
+59%since 2000
from $15,676 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 10%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,000
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$589
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
36.1% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+30%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(1,320)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(38)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other3.1%(44)
Diversity Score15.4%(223)
Diversity Score
15
+102%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.5%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.3 min
+62%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.3%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.9%
−12.8 ptssince 2011
from 59.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.2%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
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
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−89.1 ptssince 2013
from 92.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montello, Wisconsin?

Montello, Wisconsin has about 1,448 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Montello, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Montello, Wisconsin earns about $43,036 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 $134,000, and the typical rent is about $589 a month.

How educated are people in Montello, Wisconsin?

About 12.7% 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 14.9% 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 119 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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