Monticello is a city located in Jefferson County, Florida. Monticello has a 2026 population of 2,831. It is also the county seat of Jefferson County. Monticello is currently growing at a rate of 1.4% annually and its population has increased by 8.88% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,600 in 2020.
The median household income in Monticello is $46,343 with a poverty rate of 23.29%. The median age in Monticello is 44.2 years: 40.8 years for males, and 46 years for females. For every 100 females there are 80.3 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 44.2 years
Female: 46 years
Male: 40.8 years
There are 2,136 adults, (725 of whom are seniors) in Monticello.
Female: 1,475 (55.5%)
Male: 1,184 (44.5%)
The racial composition of Monticello includes 54.08% White, 43.44% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Native American, other race and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,438 | 54.08% |
| Black or African American | 1,155 | 43.44% |
| Two or more races | 59 | 2.22% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.15% |
| Other race | 3 | 0.11% |
Monticello 's average per capita income is $43,192. Household income levels show a median of $46,343. The poverty rate stands at 23.29%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $99,821 | - |
| Families | $59,219 | $79,550 |
| Households | $46,343 | $64,071 |
| Non Families | $26,955 | $41,014 |
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