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 $59,440 with a poverty rate of 18.34%. The median age in Montello is 49.2 years: 47.5 years for males, and 56.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Montello was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,366 | 96.81% |
| Two or more races | 26 | 1.84% |
| Black or African American | 7 | 0.5% |
| Other race | 7 | 0.5% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.35% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 643 | 2.02 | 61.3 | 38.7 |
| Non Family | 311 | 1.07 | 46.3 | 53.7 |
| Married | 219 | 2.65 | 90 | 10 |
| Female | 67 | 3.55 | 47.8 | 52.2 |
| Male | 46 | 3.28 | 45.7 | 54.3 |
2.67
Average Family Size
2.02
Average Household Size
61.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 91 | 8.58% |
| Associates Degree | 83 | 7.82% |
| Bachelors Degree | 86 | 8.11% |
| Graduate Degree | 45 | 4.24% |
| High School Graduate | 472 | 44.49% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26 | 2.45% |
| Some College | 258 | 24.32% |
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 | 1,019 | 908 | 128 |
| 2+ Races | 25 | 25 | 3 |
| Hispanic | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Black | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Native American | 5 | 4 | 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 12.56%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,625 | $68,542 | $49,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $85,208 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $34,028 | $43,594 | $29,519 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $38,333 | $38,750 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,028 | $43,795 | $34,886 |
| Some College | $40,729 | $43,750 | $36,667 |
$39,028
Average Earnings
$43,795
Average Male
$34,886
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.67% of Montello residents speak only English, while 1.33% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.82% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,311 | 236 | 18% |
| Multiple | 25 | 14 | 56% |
18.34%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.21%
Male Poverty Rate
17.58%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Montello is Multiple, with 56% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Montello is White, with 18% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.18%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.83%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.02%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.72% |
| High School | 18.54% |
| Some College | 16.62% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 13.74% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 10.34% |
| Female Employed | 8.2% |
| Male Employed | 6.09% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,000 | $72,889 |
| Households | $54,023 | $59,440 |
| Married Families | $78,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,775 | $39,526 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.3%
Male Marriage Rate
34.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
145
Number of Veterans
137
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 50 |
| Vietnam | 45 |
| First Gulf War | 32 |
| Second Gulf War | 11 |
| World War II | 1 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 64 |
| 65 to 74 | 42 |
| 35 to 54 | 25 |
| 55 to 64 | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 141 | 12.6% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.81%
Veteran Poverty Rate
67.36%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
42.6%
Labor Force Participation
40%
Employment Rate
6.1%
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
74.13%
Born in Montello
99.29%
Native Born
0.71%
Foreign Born
0.57%
Non Citizen
0.14%
Naturalized
99.29% of Montello residents were born in the United States, with 74.13% having been born in Wisconsin. 0.57% 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 | 1,455 | 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% |