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Monticello

Wisconsin · 1,192 residents · 1.192 sq mi
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Monticello has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,981. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% 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 $142,000. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% 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
1,192
+4%since 2000
from 1,146 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,000 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 961 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.2
+6%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Monticello
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,981
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,087 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,836
+51%since 2000
from $21,772 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.4%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services11.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration8.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$142,000
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$684
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $483 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
31.4% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+19%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(1,126)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1%(12)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3%(35)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(1,075)
Black0.6%(7)
Hispanic / Latino4%(48)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other1.9%(23)
Diversity Score16.8%(200)
Diversity Score
17
+453%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.7%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.1 min
+110%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.9%
−9.0 ptssince 2011
from 74.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.3%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
−88.6 ptssince 2013
from 92.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monticello, Wisconsin?

Monticello, Wisconsin has about 1,192 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Monticello, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Monticello, Wisconsin earns about $57,981 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Monticello, Wisconsin expensive?

In Monticello, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $142,000, and the typical rent is about $684 a month.

How educated are people in Monticello, Wisconsin?

About 16.8% of adults age 25 and over in Monticello, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Monticello, Wisconsin?

About 6.0% of people in Monticello, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Monticello, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Monticello, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 36 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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