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, KY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,753

Median Agei

40.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

82.2%4,730

Hispanic/Latino

12.1%696

Black

3.7%212

Two or More

1.9%108

Asian

0.1%6

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.4%232

High School Diploma

37.1%1,601

Some College (<1 yr)

8.5%366

Some College (1+ yr)

8.6%372

Associate's Degree

11.5%495

Bachelor's Degree

6.6%286

Master's Degree

5.9%256

Professional Degree

0.3%13

Doctorate

0.4%18

HS or Higher

84.3%

BA or Higher

13.3%

Graduate+

6.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$132,400

Median Renti

$779

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

53.8%1,284

Renter-Occupied

46.2%1,101

Total Units

2,713

Homeownership

53.8%

Vacancy Rate

12.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.5%58

$50K–$100K

28.3%364

$100K–$150K

30%385

$150K–$200K

21.5%276

$200K–$300K

9.7%124

$300K–$500K

5.3%68

$500K–$1M

0.7%9

Rent Distribution

Under $500

284

$500–$750

212

$750–$1,000

324

$1,000–$1,250

172

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

1.3%35

2010–2019

7.8%212

2000–2009

8.2%223

1990–1999

8.8%238

1980–1989

16.2%439

1970–1979

19.4%525

1960–1969

18.8%510

1950–1959

8.6%233

1940–1949

6.5%176

1939 or earlier

4.5%122

Heating Fuel

Electricity

91.4%2,180

Wood

3%71

Bottled/LP Gas

2.5%60

Utility Gas

1.8%43

No Fuel

0.9%21

Fuel Oil

0.4%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$44,952

Mean Household Incomei

$52,448

Per Capita Incomei

$23,028

Poverty Ratei

29.2%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

2,792

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

10.9%259

$10K–$15K

10.2%244

$15K–$20K

5.7%136

$20K–$25K

4.4%104

$25K–$30K

6.8%161

$30K–$35K

5.5%131

$35K–$40K

4.4%105

$40K–$45K

2.2%53

$45K–$50K

7.3%175

$50K–$60K

10.1%242

$60K–$75K

8.8%209

$75K–$100K

8.6%206

$100K–$125K

4.9%118

$125K–$150K

7.5%178

$150K–$200K

2.4%57

$200K+

0.3%7

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

288

Residentsi

439

Avg. Tenant Renti

$306/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

27 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing102 homes92% occupied$341/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers86 homes75% occupied$311/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8100 homes89% occupied$265/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $44,952/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $13K/yr

70.7%

Very low income$13K–$22K/yr

24.4%

Low income$22K–$36K/yr

3.8%

Moderate / aboveOver $36K/yr

1.1%

Who Receives This Housing

67% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

7.2% of subsidized households are minority

39% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

44.2% 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

1362.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Guatemala

Canada

India

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,624

Avg. Commutei

22.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,713

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

261(5.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.2%Insured

4.8%Uninsured