Monticello, Illinois Population 2022
Monticello is a city located in Piatt County Illinois. Monticello has a 2020 population of 6,019. It is also the county seat of Piatt County. Monticello is currently growing at a rate of 0.65% annually and its population has increased by 1.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,941 in 2010.
The average household income in Monticello is $78,765 with a poverty rate of 8.43%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $990 per month, and the median house value is $167,300. The median age in Monticello is 41.1 years, 37.7 years for males, and 41.8 years for females.
Monticello Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Monticellowas:
- White: 94.41%
- Black or African American: 1.70%
- Two or more races: 1.65%
- Asian: 1.58%
- Other race: 0.62%
- Native American: 0.03%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,490 | 94.41% |
| Black or African American | 99 | 1.70% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2 | 0.03% |
| Asian | 92 | 1.58% |
| Some Other Race | 36 | 0.62% |
| Two or More Races | 96 | 1.65% |
Monticello Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,468 | 2.34 | 75.9 |
| Married | 1,278 | 3 | 92.3 |
| Male | 137 | 2.79 | 56.9 |
| Female | 251 | 2.58 | 60.6 |
| Non Family | 802 | 1.13 | 57.9 |
2.82
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 51 | 1.24% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 151 | 3.68% |
| High School Graduate | 1,087 | 26.47% |
| Some College | 579 | 14.10% |
| Associates Degree | 583 | 14.20% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,136 | 27.66% |
| Graduate Degree | 520 | 12.66% |
Monticello Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Other Race | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Hispanic | 81 | 81 | 69 |
| Asian | 49 | 35 | 33 |
| 2+ Races | 54 | 46 | 27 |
| White | 3,914 | 3,735 | 1,527 |
| Black | 21 | 20 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
$43,172
Average Earnings
$50,640
Average Male
$36,396
Average Female
Monticello Language by Age
Monticello Language
94.96% of Monticello residents speak only English, while 5.04% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.91% of the population.
Monticello Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 92 | 74 | 80.43% |
| White | 5,445 | 410 | 7.53% |
| Black | 99 | 6 | 6.06% |
| Other | NaN% |
8.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.97%
Male Poverty Rate
7.91%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Monticello
The race most likely to be in poverty in Monticello is Asian, with 80.43% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Monticello is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.63%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.07%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.43%.
Monticello Marital Status
Marriage Rates
56.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.8%
Male Marriage Rate
57.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Monticello Married by Age and Sex
Monticello Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Monticello Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 280 | 6.50% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 14.81% |
Monticello Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.07%
Veteran Disability Rate
64.2%
Labor Force Participation
62.7%
Employment Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
82.36%
Born in Monticello
97.85%
Native Born
2.15%
Foreign Born
1.17%
Non Citizen
0.98%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.85% of Monticello residents were born in the United States, with 82.36% having been born in Illinois. 1.17% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 2,523 | 0.00% | |
| 1950 | 2,612 | 89 | 0.35% |
| 1960 | 3,219 | 607 | 2.11% |
| 1970 | 4,130 | 911 | 2.52% |
| 1980 | 4,753 | 623 | 1.41% |
| 1990 | 4,549 | -204 | -0.44% |
| 2000 | 5,138 | 589 | 1.23% |
| 2010 | 5,548 | 410 | 0.77% |
| 2011 | 5,587 | 39 | 0.70% |
| 2012 | 5,626 | 39 | 0.70% |
| 2013 | 5,665 | 39 | 0.69% |
| 2014 | 5,704 | 39 | 0.69% |
| 2015 | 5,743 | 39 | 0.68% |
| 2016 | 5,782 | 39 | 0.68% |
| 2017 | 5,821 | 39 | 0.67% |
| 2018 | 5,860 | 39 | 0.67% |
| 2019 | 5,899 | 39 | 0.67% |
| 2020 | 5,941 | 42 | 0.71% |
| 2021 | 5,980 | 39 | 0.66% |
| 2022 | 6,019 | 39 | 0.65% |