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Monticello

County:
Wayne County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
6.09
State:
Kentucky

Monticello is a city located in Wayne County, Kentucky. Monticello has a 2026 population of 5,711. It is also the county seat of Wayne County. Monticello is currently declining at a rate of -0.12% annually and its population has decreased by -0.78% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,756 in 2020.

The median household income in Monticello is $44,952 with a poverty rate of 30.39%. The median age in Monticello is 40.6 years: 40.2 years for males, and 41.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 82.5 males.

5.7K
Total Population
938
Density (mi²)
-7 -0.12%
Growth

Monticello Population

Monticello Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20265,711-7-0.12%
20255,718-8-0.14%
20245,726-14-0.24%
20235,740-20-0.35%
20225,760180.31%
20215,742-22-0.38%
20205,756-182-3.07%
20195,938-44-0.74%
20185,982-71-1.17%
20176,053-40-0.66%
20166,093230.38%
20156,070-10-0.16%
20146,080-54-0.88%
20136,134-18-0.29%
20126,152-31-0.5%
20116,18390.15%
20106,174-14-0.23%
20005,98162411.65%
19905,357-320-5.64%
19805,6772,05956.91%
19703,61867823.06%
19602,94060.2%
19502,93400%

Median Age

Overall: 40.6 years
Female: 41.5 years
Male: 40.2 years

Monticello Adults

There are 4,702 adults, (993 of whom are seniors) in Monticello.

Sex Ratio

Female: 3,152 (54.8%)
Male: 2,601 (45.2%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Monticello includes 84.13% White, 5.56% other race, 3.69% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,84084.13%
Two or more races3746.5%
Other race3205.56%
Black or African American2123.69%
Asian60.1%
Native American10.02%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race3205.56%
Two or more races2664.62%
White1101.91%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,73082.22%
Black or African American2123.69%
Two or more races1081.88%
Asian60.1%
Native American10.02%

Monticello Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Monticello 's average per capita income is $33,125. Household income levels show a median of $44,952. The poverty rate stands at 30.39%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$80,561-
Families$49,941$66,872
Households$44,952$52,448
Non Families$25,625$30,485

$33,125

Average Income

$44,952

Median Household Income

30.39%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)