State
County
Land Area (mi²)
5.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)
705.30/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.51% (20)
Growth Since 2010
3.27% (124)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Monticello, Iowa Population 2021
3,920
Monticello is a city located in Jones County Iowa. With a 2020 population of 3,920, it is the 101st largest city in Iowa and the 5476th largest city in the United States . Monticello is currently growing at a rate of 0.51% annually and its population has increased by 3.27% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,796 in 2010. Monticello reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 6 miles, Monticello has a population density of 705 people per square mile.
The average household income in Monticello is $71,971 with a poverty rate of 8.07%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $613 per month, and the median house value is $120,400. The median age in Monticello is 39 years, 38.1 years for males, and 40.7 years for females.
Monticello Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Monticellowas:
- White: 94.63%
- Two or more races: 5.29%
- Black or African American: 0.08%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Monticello, Iowa is 3,920 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 3,880.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 3,796.
Monticello, Iowa Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,631 | 94.63% |
| Two or More Races | 203 | 5.29% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.08% |
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Monticello Population by Race
Monticello Population Pyramid $2021
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Monticello Population by Age
Monticello Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,661 | 2.24 | 70.9 |
| Married | 762 | 2.9 | 84.1 |
| Non Family | 675 | 1.12 | 61.2 |
| Female | 156 | 3.28 | 61.5 |
| Male | 68 | 3.54 | 41.2 |
2.91
Average Family Size
2.24
Average Household Size
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Monticello Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31 | 1.18% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 167 | 6.34% |
| High School Graduate | 902 | 34.26% |
| Some College | 589 | 22.37% |
| Associates Degree | 254 | 9.65% |
| Bachelors Degree | 547 | 20.77% |
| Graduate Degree | 143 | 5.43% |
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Monticello Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Monticello Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,499 | 2,301 | 645 |
| 2+ Races | 90 | 90 | 15 |
| Hispanic | 59 | 59 | 45 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 76.27%.
Monticello Educational Attainment by Race
Monticello Earnings by Educational Attainment
Monticello Language by Age
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Monticello Language
99.29% of Monticello residents speak only English, while 0.71% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.48% of the population.
Monticello Language
8.07%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.64%
Male Poverty Rate
11.33%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Monticello
The race most likely to be in poverty in Monticello is White, with 8.63% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Monticello is White, with 8.63% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.38%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.16%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.22%.
Monticello Poverty
Monticello Poverty Rate by Education
Monticello Marital Status
Marriage Rates
50.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.9%
Male Marriage Rate
49.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Monticello Married by Age and Sex
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Monticello Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Monticello Marital Status by Race
Monticello Marital Status
Monticello Veterans by War
Monticello Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 294 | 10.40% |
Monticello Veterans by Race
Monticello Veterans by Education
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3.55%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.18%
Veteran Disability Rate
Monticello Veterans by Education
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67.7%
Labor Force Participation
67.2%
Employment Rate
0.7%
Unemployment Rate
Monticello Employment by Age
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Monticello Employment by Race
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Monticello Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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85.77%
Born in Monticello
100.00%
Native Born
0.00%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
100.00% of Monticello residents were born in the United States, with 85.77% having been born in Iowa. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Monticello Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,920 | 20 | 0.51% |
| 2020 | 3,900 | 20 | 0.52% |
| 2019 | 3,880 | 20 | 0.52% |
| 2018 | 3,860 | 6 | 0.16% |
| 2017 | 3,854 | 37 | 0.97% |
| 2016 | 3,817 | 23 | 0.61% |
| 2015 | 3,794 | 5 | 0.13% |
| 2014 | 3,789 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2013 | 3,787 | 14 | 0.37% |
| 2012 | 3,773 | -9 | -0.24% |
| 2011 | 3,782 | -2 | -0.05% |
| 2010 | 3,784 | 177 | 0.48% |
| 2000 | 3,607 | 85 | 0.24% |
| 1990 | 3,522 | -119 | -0.33% |
| 1980 | 3,641 | 132 | 0.37% |
| 1970 | 3,509 | 319 | 0.96% |
| 1960 | 3,190 | 302 | 1.00% |
| 1950 | 2,888 | 342 | 1.27% |
| 1940 | 2,546 | 0.00% |