Population 5,500 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Monticello
Household size in Monticello
| Period | Monticello | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.24 | 2.44 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.28 | 2.45 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.37 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.26 | 2.43 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.03 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Monticello is a place of small households, averaging 2.26 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Monticello has smaller households than most Iowa cities.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Monticello
| Period | Monticello | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.5 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.0 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.2 | 39.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.0 | 39.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.5 | +1.0 | +2.3 |
Monticello skews older than the country: its median age is 44.0, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.5, in line with the national trend. Monticello is older than at least four in five Iowa cities.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Monticello
| Period | Monticello | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 9.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | +0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Monticello: 6.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 4.9 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Monticello has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Iowa cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Monticello
Renters in Monticello
| Period | Monticello | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.5% | 26.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.1% | 28.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.7% | 28.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.8% | 28.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Monticello is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About four in ten owners (41.0%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share is down 3.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Monticello
| Period | Monticello | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.4% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 8.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 9.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 8.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +0.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Monticello than nationally: 7.0%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy has risen 2.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Monticello
| Period | Monticello | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1963 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1960 | 1969 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1967 | 1971 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in Monticello is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1967, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1963 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Monticello
| Period | Monticello | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $642 | $669 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $532 | $732 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $672 | $821 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $744 | $1,020 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$103 | +$351 | +$606 |
Rent in Monticello runs $744 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $103 a month from 2006–10, a 16% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 31.5% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Of the 98 Iowa cities with 5,000+ people, only five have lower rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Monticello
Bachelor's degrees in Monticello
| Period | Monticello | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.7% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.5% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.4% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.1% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +5.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Monticello: 22.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 6.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the center.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Monticello
| Period | Monticello | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.6% | 90.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.9% | 91.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.3% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.1% | 93.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | +2.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Monticello: 95.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.5 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Monticello
| Period | Monticello | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.5% | 5.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.2% | 5.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 0.8% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 0.9% | 3.7% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Monticello has been strong: just 0.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only three of the 98 Iowa cities with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 1.7 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Monticello compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monticello | 2.26 | 44.0 | 6.5% | 22.8% | 7.0% | 1967 | $744 | 22.1% | 95.1% | 0.9% |
| Langworthy | 2.49 | 53.6 | 4.7% | 10.6% | 2.3% | 1964 | $775 | 17.0% | 93.6% | 0.0% |
| Scotch Grove | 2.55 | 44.1 | 11.6% | 3.9% | 3.0% | 1977 | $1,096 | 33.8% | 97.8% | 0.9% |
| Sand Springs | 2.77 | 37.8 | 11.8% | 14.6% | 5.3% | 1962 | $701 | 21.5% | 96.3% | 1.6% |
| Hopkinton | 2.63 | 40.7 | 8.8% | 13.5% | 3.7% | 1958 | $564 | 20.0% | 91.5% | 3.0% |
| Stone City | 2.47 | 47.3 | 9.2% | 10.7% | 7.4% | 1970 | $843 | 16.3% | 95.3% | 0.8% |
| Cascade | 2.58 | 37.3 | 11.9% | 20.0% | 2.7% | 1984 | $956 | 25.1% | 95.9% | 1.1% |
| Center Junction | 2.61 | 40.5 | 13.2% | 20.6% | 5.3% | 1972 | $862 | 28.8% | 95.1% | 1.4% |
| Anamosa | 2.41 | 42.7 | 19.8% | 22.7% | 9.5% | 1974 | $901 | 19.6% | 94.0% | 7.2% |
| Prairieburg | 2.43 | 47.4 | 7.6% | 8.3% | 4.6% | 1964 | $1,184 | 27.9% | 96.6% | 1.3% |
| Worthington | 2.95 | 33.5 | 6.4% | 17.0% | 3.1% | 1961 | $1,340 | 26.5% | 97.1% | 1.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Monticello. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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