Montello is a city located in Marquette County Wisconsin. Montello has a 2024 population of 1,450. It is also the county seat of Marquette County. Montello is currently growing at a rate of 0.07% annually and its population has increased by 0.28% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,446 in 2020.
The average household income in Montello is $58,147 with a poverty rate of 12.55%. The median age in Montello is 55.4 years: 52.1 years for males, and 57.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Montello was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,372 | 97.65% |
| Two or more races | 21 | 1.49% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 0.43% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.43% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 652 | 1.98 | 66.1 | 33.9 |
| Non Family | 312 | 1.07 | 50.6 | 49.4 |
| Married | 225 | 2.48 | 93.8 | 6.2 |
| Female | 77 | 3.64 | 62.3 | 37.7 |
| Male | 38 | 3.13 | 36.8 | 63.2 |
2.62
Average Family Size
1.98
Average Household Size
66.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 99 | 9.09% |
| Associates Degree | 94 | 8.63% |
| Bachelors Degree | 78 | 7.16% |
| Graduate Degree | 45 | 4.13% |
| High School Graduate | 470 | 43.16% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41 | 3.76% |
| Some College | 262 | 24.06% |
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 | 1,054 | 919 | 123 |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 10 | 6 | 0 |
| Black | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Native American | 6 | 5 | 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 11.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,250 | $65,313 | $46,458 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,125 | $0 | $72,917 |
| High School Graduate | $35,000 | $42,045 | $29,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,000 | $36,250 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,816 | $45,000 | $32,857 |
| Some College | $37,222 | $52,083 | $26,250 |
$38,816
Average Earnings
$45,000
Average Male
$32,857
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.49% of Montello residents speak only English, while 0.51% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.36% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,314 | 143 | 10.88% |
| Hispanic | 32 | 16 | 50% |
| Multiple | 19 | 13 | 68.42% |
12.55%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.22%
Male Poverty Rate
11.07%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Montello is Multiple, with 68.42% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Montello is White, with 10.88% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.49%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.24%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.97%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.22% |
| High School | 12.94% |
| Some College | 9.14% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.44% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 5.18% |
| Male Unemployed | 4.88% |
| Female Employed | 4.2% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,346 | $71,649 |
| Households | $52,500 | $58,147 |
| Married Families | $73,942 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,387 | $39,208 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.7%
Male Marriage Rate
35.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
195
Number of Veterans
185
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 66 |
| First Gulf War | 48 |
| Vietnam | 45 |
| Second Gulf War | 17 |
| World War II | 8 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 91 |
| 65 to 74 | 42 |
| 35 to 54 | 27 |
| 55 to 64 | 27 |
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 191 | 16.44% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 21.05% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
56.77%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45.5%
Labor Force Participation
42%
Employment Rate
7.7%
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
71.6%
Born in Montello
99.07%
Native Born
0.93%
Foreign Born
0.21%
Non Citizen
0.71%
Naturalized
99.07% of Montello residents were born in the United States, with 71.6% having been born in Wisconsin. 0.21% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,455 | 1 | 0.07% |
| 2028 | 1,454 | 1 | 0.07% |
| 2027 | 1,453 | 1 | 0.07% |
| 2026 | 1,452 | 1 | 0.07% |
| 2025 | 1,451 | 1 | 0.07% |
| 2024 | 1,450 | 1 | 0.07% |
| 2023 | 1,449 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2022 | 1,450 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2021 | 1,451 | 5 | 0.35% |
| 2020 | 1,446 | -16 | -1.09% |
| 2019 | 1,462 | 1 | 0.07% |
| 2018 | 1,461 | 5 | 0.34% |
| 2017 | 1,456 | 22 | 1.53% |
| 2016 | 1,434 | -13 | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 1,447 | -2 | -0.14% |
| 2014 | 1,449 | -10 | -0.69% |
| 2013 | 1,459 | -11 | -0.75% |
| 2012 | 1,470 | -11 | -0.74% |
| 2011 | 1,481 | -6 | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 1,487 | 0 | 0% |