Population 19,874 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Monticello
Household size in Monticello
| Period | Monticello | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.73 | 2.58 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.83 | 2.61 | 2.54 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.72 | 2.63 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.73 | 2.58 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.00 | −0.00 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Monticello holds 2.73 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Households are largest in the southeast and smallest in the north.
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 | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.7 | 36.8 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.3 | 37.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.6 | 38.6 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.5 | 39.2 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.8 | +2.5 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Monticello is 37.5 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 32.7 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the southeast and oldest in the northwest.
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 | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 10.2% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.8% | 10.6% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.8% | 9.9% | 9.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.1% | 9.8% | 9.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in Monticello (10.1%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. The Minneapolis area as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 0.6 points, even as the national share fell.
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 | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.3% | 27.3% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.4% | 29.6% | 27.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.7% | 30.0% | 28.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 27.7% | 29.3% | 27.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +7.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Monticello own their homes; 27.7% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Just over a third of owners (34.4%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 7.3 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 7.0% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.1% | 6.2% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.9% | 5.5% | 8.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.0% | 5.7% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Monticello: just 3.0% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy has fallen 4.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 188 Minnesota cities with 5,000+ people, only 17 have a lower vacancy rate.
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 | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1989 | 1975 | 1973 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1990 | 1976 | 1974 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1991 | 1977 | 1975 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1993 | 1980 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Monticello is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1993, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1989 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the southwest 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 | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $966 | $1,007 | $882 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,195 | $1,077 | $953 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,195 | $1,258 | $1,099 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,547 | $1,603 | $1,404 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$582 | +$597 | +$522 | +$606 |
Rent in Monticello runs $1,547 a month at the median, utilities included, close to the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $582 a month from 2006–10, a 60% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 31.2% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the north; the highest are in the southeast.
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 | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.8% | 37.2% | 32.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.3% | 39.1% | 33.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.0% | 41.8% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.9% | 45.4% | 39.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +8.1 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Monticello: 24.9% 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 3.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.6% | 92.4% | 91.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.8% | 92.9% | 92.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.1% | 93.5% | 93.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.4% | 94.0% | 93.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | +1.6 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Monticello have finished high school as nationally: 90.4%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the Minneapolis area overall (94.0%). The share with a diploma has fallen 2.2 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate rose.
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 | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 6.7% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.2% | 6.8% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.3% | 3.6% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.7% | 4.0% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Monticello has been strong: just 2.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.4 points, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
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 | 2.73 | 37.5 | 10.1% | 27.7% | 3.0% | 1993 | $1,547 | 24.9% | 90.4% | 2.7% |
| Big Lake | 3.10 | 35.5 | 15.2% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1995 | $1,708 | 31.2% | 95.7% | 3.1% |
| Albertville | 2.94 | 35.3 | 9.1% | 9.2% | 4.0% | 2004 | $1,636 | 43.8% | 96.3% | 1.2% |
| Buffalo | 2.65 | 40.7 | 10.3% | 21.4% | 5.0% | 1988 | $1,291 | 32.1% | 94.9% | 5.2% |
| St. Michael | 2.87 | 36.6 | 9.7% | 10.4% | 3.4% | 1998 | $1,771 | 44.3% | 98.2% | 2.8% |
| Silver Creek | 2.65 | 49.8 | 3.2% | 7.2% | 20.4% | 1979 | $1,203 | 31.7% | 96.2% | 1.8% |
| Becker | 3.02 | 37.4 | 6.7% | 10.6% | 2.8% | 2000 | $901 | 29.5% | 96.2% | 4.7% |
| Maple Lake | 2.65 | 39.8 | 5.5% | 12.7% | 10.9% | 1978 | $886 | 24.5% | 94.6% | 3.2% |
| Otsego | 2.83 | 38.0 | 6.1% | 9.1% | 6.3% | 2004 | $1,674 | 38.3% | 93.6% | 1.6% |
| Hanover | 3.10 | 37.5 | 7.7% | 6.1% | 3.8% | 2000 | $1,513 | 51.1% | 98.7% | 1.9% |
| Orrock | 2.96 | 41.1 | 6.4% | 2.5% | 11.4% | 1998 | $1,819 | 35.7% | 96.0% | 3.4% |
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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