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, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,189

Median Agei

40.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

90.8%1,080

Hispanic/Latino

6.2%74

Two or More

2.5%30

Black

0.4%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.2%19

High School Diploma

37%313

Some College (<1 yr)

6.9%58

Some College (1+ yr)

16.7%141

Associate's Degree

13.4%113

Bachelor's Degree

16.4%139

Master's Degree

3.4%29

Professional Degree

0.4%3

Doctorate

0.1%1

HS or Higher

96.5%

BA or Higher

20.3%

Graduate+

3.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$213,600

Median Renti

$842

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

68.5%393

Renter-Occupied

31.5%181

Total Units

587

Homeownership

68.5%

Vacancy Rate

2.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.8%11

$50K–$100K

4.1%16

$100K–$150K

14.2%56

$150K–$200K

18.8%74

$200K–$300K

41.5%163

$300K–$500K

17.6%69

$500K–$1M

1%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$75,833

Mean Household Incomei

$84,683

Per Capita Incomei

$40,156

Poverty Ratei

8.2%

Unemploymenti

1.9%

Labor Forcei

640

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3%17

$10K–$15K

2.6%15

$15K–$20K

5.9%34

$20K–$25K

1.4%8

$25K–$30K

2.1%12

$30K–$35K

3.8%22

$35K–$40K

1.6%9

$40K–$45K

5.4%31

$45K–$50K

3.3%19

$50K–$60K

9.9%57

$60K–$75K

10.6%61

$75K–$100K

15.7%90

$100K–$125K

13.8%79

$125K–$150K

11.3%65

$150K–$200K

8%46

$200K+

1.6%9

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

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$445/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

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

Project Based Section 820 homes94% occupied$445/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $75,833/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $23K/yr

61%

Very low income$23K–$38K/yr

39%

Who Receives This Housing

67% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

0% of subsidized households are minority

95% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

50% 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

40.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

625

Avg. Commutei

29.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

628

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

64(6.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.9%Insured

5.1%Uninsured