Monticello Population

1870–2026

4,113

2026 projection

1.8% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Monticello. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20264,113+90.22%
20254,104+160.39%
20244,088+210.52%
20234,067-170.42%
20224,084+50.12%
20214,079+390.97%
20204,040+200.50%
20194,020+350.88%
20183,985+140.35%
20173,971+521.33%

Showing 10 of 31 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Monticello is growing about as fast as Iowa, and slower than Jones County and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Jones County+2.9%
  • Iowa+1.5%
  • Monticello+1.3%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Monticello Demographics

42.6median age

Median age

Female50.4 yrs
Male35.7 yrs

Adults

3,245
913 seniors (65+) · 28% of adults2,332 other adults

Sex

Female 50.1% · 2,040Male 49.9% · 2,031

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 41 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Monticello Income

$70,015median household income

Median household income

$70,015

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$48,988

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

6%

About 1 in 17 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Monticello Marital Status

44% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married44%45%44%
Never married32%44%21%
Divorced16%9%23%
Widowed8%2%13%
Separated<1%1%0%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201