Monticello is a city located in White County Indiana. Monticello has a 2024 population of 5,554. It is also the county seat of White County. Monticello is currently growing at a rate of 0.2% annually and its population has increased by 0.82% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,509 in 2020.
The average household income in Monticello is $59,088 with a poverty rate of 12.15%. The median age in Monticello is 46.9 years: 46.3 years for males, and 47 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Monticello was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,978 | 90.44% |
| Other race | 316 | 5.74% |
| Two or more races | 181 | 3.29% |
| Native American | 17 | 0.31% |
| Black or African American | 12 | 0.22% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,567 | 2.06 | 61.4 | 38.6 |
| Non Family | 1,308 | 1.23 | 36.9 | 63.1 |
| Married | 857 | 3.02 | 90.2 | 9.8 |
| Female | 268 | 2.59 | 69.8 | 30.2 |
| Male | 134 | 2.96 | 100 | 0 |
2.85
Average Family Size
2.06
Average Household Size
61.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 222 | 5.42% |
| Associates Degree | 361 | 8.82% |
| Bachelors Degree | 368 | 8.99% |
| Graduate Degree | 120 | 2.93% |
| High School Graduate | 2,154 | 52.6% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 53 | 1.29% |
| Some College | 817 | 19.95% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,787 | 3,576 | 477 |
| Hispanic | 278 | 214 | 11 |
| Other Race | 149 | 92 | 11 |
| 2+ Races | 109 | 109 | 0 |
| Native American | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| Black | 9 | 9 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 12.6%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,803 | $48,571 | $40,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,413 | $0 | $58,221 |
| High School Graduate | $32,500 | $45,893 | $28,427 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,052 | $29,306 | $28,636 |
| Overall | $41,146 | $44,782 | $32,917 |
| Some College | $44,508 | $44,545 | $44,420 |
$41,146
Average Earnings
$44,782
Average Male
$32,917
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.32% of Monticello residents speak only English, while 9.68% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.12% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,566 | 624 | 13.67% |
| Hispanic | 612 | 9 | 1.47% |
12.15%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.22%
Male Poverty Rate
13.79%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Monticello is White, with 13.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Monticello is Hispanic, with 1.47% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.86%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.28%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.06%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 12.95% |
| Some College | 9.75% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.73% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 15.15% |
| Male Employed | 2.02% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,693 | $77,097 |
| Households | $50,138 | $59,088 |
| Married Families | $86,156 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,859 | $40,099 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.2%
Male Marriage Rate
36.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
266
Number of Veterans
252
Male Veterans
14
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 51 |
| Vietnam | 42 |
| First Gulf War | 30 |
| Second Gulf War | 16 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 175 |
| 35 to 54 | 46 |
| 65 to 74 | 45 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 266 | 6.51% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
62.35%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.5%
Labor Force Participation
50%
Employment Rate
8.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
72.64%
Born in Monticello
94.39%
Native Born
5.61%
Foreign Born
3.34%
Non Citizen
2.27%
Naturalized
94.39% of Monticello residents were born in the United States, with 72.64% having been born in Indiana. 3.34% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,610 | 11 | 0.2% |
| 2028 | 5,599 | 11 | 0.2% |
| 2027 | 5,588 | 12 | 0.22% |
| 2026 | 5,576 | 11 | 0.2% |
| 2025 | 5,565 | 11 | 0.2% |
| 2024 | 5,554 | 11 | 0.2% |
| 2023 | 5,543 | 49 | 0.89% |
| 2022 | 5,494 | -2 | -0.04% |
| 2021 | 5,496 | -13 | -0.24% |
| 2020 | 5,509 | 247 | 4.69% |
| 2019 | 5,262 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 5,262 | -8 | -0.15% |
| 2017 | 5,270 | 10 | 0.19% |
| 2016 | 5,260 | -38 | -0.72% |
| 2015 | 5,298 | -37 | -0.69% |
| 2014 | 5,335 | 6 | 0.11% |
| 2013 | 5,329 | -15 | -0.28% |
| 2012 | 5,344 | -31 | -0.58% |
| 2011 | 5,375 | -18 | -0.33% |
| 2010 | 5,393 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,723 | 486 | 9.28% |
| 1990 | 5,237 | 75 | 1.45% |
| 1980 | 5,162 | 293 | 6.02% |
| 1970 | 4,869 | 834 | 20.67% |
| 1960 | 4,035 | 568 | 16.38% |
| 1950 | 3,467 | 314 | 9.96% |
| 1940 | 3,153 | 617 | 24.33% |
| 1920 | 2,536 | -3,074 | -54.8% |