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Montfort

Wisconsin · 734 residents (2025 est.) · 0.559 sq mi
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Montfort has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $90,000. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 21% 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 $158,000. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
629
−5%since 2000
from 663 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,125 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,186 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.7
+19%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:734 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4275516768009251990201020202024Montfort
2024629
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,000
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,482
+120%since 2000
from $16,126 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.8%
+32.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
+19%since 2010
from 0.322 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,000
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$943
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
12.7% rent
Vacancy rate
7.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.6%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.7%
+27.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
−3%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
35
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(658)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.4%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(598)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian2.5%(16)
Other1.9%(12)
Diversity Score11.9%(75)
Diversity Score
12
+3039%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.9%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+87%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.6%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.7%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.9%
−8.7 ptssince 2011
from 75.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.3%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
49.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.2%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2012
from 6.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.9%
−87.9 ptssince 2013
from 92.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.1%
+14.6 ptssince 2017
from 79.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 97.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2016
from 2.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montfort, Wisconsin?

Montfort, Wisconsin has about 629 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Montfort, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Montfort, Wisconsin earns about $90,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Montfort, Wisconsin expensive?

In Montfort, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $158,000, and the typical rent is about $943 a month.

How educated are people in Montfort, Wisconsin?

About 21.0% of adults age 25 and over in Montfort, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Montfort, Wisconsin?

About 12.6% of people in Montfort, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Montfort, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Montfort, Wisconsin has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 37 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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