Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Monticello, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,659

Median Agei

44.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

53.4%1,421

Black

43.3%1,152

Two or More

2.2%59

Hispanic/Latino

0.9%23

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.3%65

High School Diploma

30.2%594

Some College (<1 yr)

8.8%173

Some College (1+ yr)

10.1%198

Associate's Degree

11.3%223

Bachelor's Degree

16.6%327

Master's Degree

6%118

Doctorate

1.7%33

HS or Higher

87.9%

BA or Higher

24.3%

Graduate+

7.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$211,000

Median Renti

$799

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

66.3%853

Renter-Occupied

33.7%433

Total Units

1,413

Homeownership

66.3%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

13.4%114

$50K–$100K

14%119

$100K–$150K

9.4%80

$150K–$200K

8.3%71

$200K–$300K

35.9%306

$300K–$500K

17.7%151

$500K–$1M

1.4%12

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

109

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.2%17

2010–2019

5.4%76

2000–2009

9.3%132

1990–1999

8.7%123

1980–1989

16.3%230

1970–1979

20.3%287

1960–1969

7.6%108

1950–1959

7.2%102

1940–1949

6.7%95

1939 or earlier

17.2%243

Heating Fuel

Electricity

85.1%1,094

Bottled/LP Gas

13.9%179

Solar

1%13

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$46,343

Mean Household Incomei

$64,071

Per Capita Incomei

$30,581

Poverty Ratei

22.4%

Unemploymenti

0.2%

Labor Forcei

1,045

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

10.5%135

$10K–$15K

8.1%104

$15K–$20K

3.1%40

$20K–$25K

3.8%49

$25K–$30K

9.8%126

$30K–$35K

4.8%62

$35K–$40K

4.4%56

$40K–$45K

3.3%42

$45K–$50K

4.2%54

$50K–$60K

5.4%70

$60K–$75K

10.1%130

$75K–$100K

9.1%117

$100K–$125K

12.2%157

$125K–$150K

3.3%42

$150K–$200K

3.6%46

$200K+

4.4%56

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

139

Residentsi

163

Avg. Tenant Renti

$399/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

11 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers139 homes63% occupied$399/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $46,343/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $14K/yr

80%

Very low income$14K–$23K/yr

18%

Low income$23K–$37K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

89% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

94% of subsidized households are minority

23% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

30% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

311.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,000

Avg. Commutei

22.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,043

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

169(7.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

87.6%Insured

12.4%Uninsured