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, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

14,858

Median Agei

34.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

83.5%12,403

Hispanic/Latino

8.6%1,274

Two or More

3.6%529

Asian

3.4%504

Black

1%148

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.7%345

High School Diploma

25.4%2,370

Some College (<1 yr)

5.2%487

Some College (1+ yr)

16.2%1,517

Associate's Degree

14%1,309

Bachelor's Degree

16.2%1,517

Master's Degree

5.8%541

Professional Degree

0.5%43

Doctorate

1%93

HS or Higher

88%

BA or Higher

23.5%

Graduate+

7.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$323,700

Median Renti

$1,405

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

64.7%3,683

Renter-Occupied

35.3%2,012

Total Units

5,766

Homeownership

64.7%

Vacancy Rate

1.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

9.7%356

$100K–$150K

1.1%39

$150K–$200K

1.5%56

$200K–$300K

27.2%1,002

$300K–$500K

57.7%2,124

$500K–$1M

2.4%88

$1M+

0.5%18

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

378

$1,000–$1,250

324

$1,250–$1,500

267

$1,500–$2,000

405

$2,000+

490

Year Built

2020 or later

4.5%257

2010–2019

8.2%470

2000–2009

34.4%1,983

1990–1999

22.3%1,283

1980–1989

11.9%686

1970–1979

9.9%569

1960–1969

1.7%98

1950–1959

2.5%146

1939 or earlier

4.8%274

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

77.9%4,436

Electricity

18.5%1,053

Bottled/LP Gas

2.2%125

Wood

0.6%33

Fuel Oil

0.5%30

Other

0.3%18

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$79,534

Mean Household Incomei

$97,956

Per Capita Incomei

$37,838

Poverty Ratei

6.7%

Unemploymenti

2.9%

Labor Forcei

8,549

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.9%166

$10K–$15K

0.9%50

$15K–$20K

2.2%124

$20K–$25K

2.6%149

$25K–$30K

1.6%90

$30K–$35K

2%115

$35K–$40K

2.1%122

$40K–$45K

1.8%105

$45K–$50K

3.1%179

$50K–$60K

12.2%695

$60K–$75K

14.6%834

$75K–$100K

19.3%1,101

$100K–$125K

6.3%359

$125K–$150K

10.4%590

$150K–$200K

12.6%715

$200K+

5.3%301

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

141

Avg. Tenant Renti

$489/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers9 homes

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

Project Based Section 874 homes96% occupied$489/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $79,534/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $24K/yr

80%

Very low income$24K–$40K/yr

20%

Who Receives This Housing

83% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

15% of subsidized households are minority

9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

59% 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

1,1337.6%

By Region

Top Countries

China

368

Mexico

291

Korea

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

7,999

Avg. Commutei

26.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

8,287

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

954(8.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92%Insured

8%Uninsured