Monticello is a town located in Lawrence County Mississippi. Monticello has a 2024 population of 1,366. It is also the county seat of Lawrence County. Monticello is currently declining at a rate of -1.3% annually and its population has decreased by -5.01% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,438 in 2020.
The average household income in Monticello is $58,883 with a poverty rate of 30.18%. The median age in Monticello is 41.4 years: 37.6 years for males, and 48.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Monticello was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 855 | 66.95% |
| Black or African American | 338 | 26.47% |
| Two or more races | 68 | 5.32% |
| Native American | 16 | 1.25% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 541 | 2.3 | 68.2 | 31.8 |
| Non Family | 298 | 1.03 | 64.4 | 35.6 |
| Married | 148 | 3.21 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 88 | 5.11 | 25 | 75 |
| Male | 7 | 2 | 100 | 0 |
3.86
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
68.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 56 | 6.71% |
| Associates Degree | 100 | 11.98% |
| Bachelors Degree | 110 | 13.17% |
| Graduate Degree | 59 | 7.07% |
| High School Graduate | 336 | 40.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43 | 5.15% |
| Some College | 131 | 15.69% |
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 | 631 | 566 | 160 |
| Black | 178 | 146 | 9 |
| Native American | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 7 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 25.36%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $36,625 | $0 | $27,232 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $49,911 | $74,375 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $16,167 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,625 | $83,417 | $28,656 |
| Some College | $0 | $84,750 | $27,614 |
$45,625
Average Earnings
$83,417
Average Male
$28,656
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Monticello residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 833 | 165 | 19.81% |
| Black | 329 | 146 | 44.38% |
| Multiple | 68 | 65 | 95.59% |
| Hispanic | 30 | 30 | 100% |
30.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
33.66%
Male Poverty Rate
27.8%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Monticello is Hispanic, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Monticello is White, with 19.81% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.22%. Among those working part-time, it was 47.97%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 43.38%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 64.44% |
| High School | 35.74% |
| Some College | 18.14% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.43% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 64.29% |
| Female Employed | 13.76% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $91,094 | $100,488 |
| Households | $28,920 | $58,883 |
| Married Families | $135,714 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $17,923 | $24,957 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.7%
Male Marriage Rate
25.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
43
Number of Veterans
43
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 23 |
| Vietnam | 7 |
| Korea | 2 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 29 |
| 65 to 74 | 7 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 75+ | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35 | 5.22% |
| Black | 5 | 2.07% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 20% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.63%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.88%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.2%
Labor Force Participation
43.2%
Employment Rate
10.4%
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
87%
Born in Monticello
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Monticello residents were born in the United States, with 87% having been born in Mississippi. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,276 | -18 | -1.39% |
| 2028 | 1,294 | -18 | -1.37% |
| 2027 | 1,312 | -18 | -1.35% |
| 2026 | 1,330 | -18 | -1.34% |
| 2025 | 1,348 | -18 | -1.32% |
| 2024 | 1,366 | -18 | -1.3% |
| 2023 | 1,384 | -8 | -0.57% |
| 2022 | 1,392 | -13 | -0.93% |
| 2021 | 1,405 | -33 | -2.29% |
| 2020 | 1,438 | -35 | -2.38% |
| 2019 | 1,473 | 11 | 0.75% |
| 2018 | 1,462 | -34 | -2.27% |
| 2017 | 1,496 | -31 | -2.03% |
| 2016 | 1,527 | 5 | 0.33% |
| 2015 | 1,522 | 6 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 1,516 | 1 | 0.07% |
| 2013 | 1,515 | -13 | -0.85% |
| 2012 | 1,528 | -11 | -0.71% |
| 2011 | 1,539 | -27 | -1.72% |
| 2010 | 1,566 | 0 | 0% |