Monticello, Mississippi Population 2022
Monticello is a city located in Lawrence County Mississippi. Monticello has a 2020 population of 1,493. It is also the county seat of Lawrence County. Monticello is currently growing at a rate of 0.47% annually but its population has decreased by -4.54% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,564 in 2010.
The average household income in Monticello is $50,643 with a poverty rate of 29.32%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $436 per month, and the median house value is $106,200. The median age in Monticello is 35.3 years, 31.3 years for males, and 36.3 years for females.
Monticello Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Monticellowas:
- White: 60.22%
- Black or African American: 35.65%
- Asian: 1.96%
- Native American: 1.74%
- Two or more races: 0.43%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 831 | 60.22% |
| Black or African American | 492 | 35.65% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 24 | 1.74% |
| Asian | 27 | 1.96% |
| Two or More Races | 6 | 0.43% |
Monticello Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 740 | 1.86 | 54.2 |
| Married | 189 | 2.75 | 85.2 |
| Male | 26 | 2.77 | 34.6 |
| Female | 113 | 3.22 | 36.3 |
| Non Family | 412 | 1.03 | 46.1 |
2.88
Average Family Size
1.86
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35 | 3.75% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 42 | 4.50% |
| High School Graduate | 363 | 38.87% |
| Some College | 161 | 17.24% |
| Associates Degree | 97 | 10.39% |
| Bachelors Degree | 124 | 13.28% |
| Graduate Degree | 112 | 11.99% |
Monticello Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| White | 628 | 562 | 172 |
| Black | 285 | 274 | 48 |
| Asian | 3 | 3 | |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 2 |
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%.
Monticello Language by Age
Monticello Language
97.42% of Monticello residents speak only English, while 2.58% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 2.17% of the population.
Monticello Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 492 | 221 | 44.92% |
| Multiple | 6 | 2 | 33.33% |
| White | 829 | 181 | 21.83% |
| Other | NaN% |
29.32%
Overall Poverty Rate
30.13%
Male Poverty Rate
28.89%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Monticello
The race most likely to be in poverty in Monticello is Black, with 44.92% 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 7.54%. Among those working part-time, it was 35.26%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.17%.
Monticello Marital Status
Marriage Rates
36.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.7%
Male Marriage Rate
28.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Monticello Married by Age and Sex
Monticello Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Monticello Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28 | 4.40% |
| Native American | 8 | 33.33% |
Monticello Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
13.89%
Veteran Disability Rate
47.4%
Labor Force Participation
45.9%
Employment Rate
3.2%
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
84.13%
Born in Monticello
98.04%
Native Born
1.96%
Foreign Born
1.74%
Non Citizen
0.22%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.04% of Monticello residents were born in the United States, with 84.13% having been born in Mississippi. 1.74% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,564 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 1,540 | -24 | -1.53% |
| 2012 | 1,529 | -11 | -0.71% |
| 2013 | 1,516 | -13 | -0.85% |
| 2014 | 1,518 | 2 | 0.13% |
| 2015 | 1,523 | 5 | 0.33% |
| 2016 | 1,528 | 5 | 0.33% |
| 2017 | 1,495 | -33 | -2.16% |
| 2018 | 1,465 | -30 | -2.01% |
| 2019 | 1,472 | 7 | 0.48% |
| 2020 | 1,479 | 7 | 0.48% |
| 2021 | 1,486 | 7 | 0.47% |
| 2022 | 1,493 | 7 | 0.47% |