Monticello is a city located in Jefferson County, Florida. Monticello has a 2025 population of 2,792 . It is also the county seat of Jefferson County . Monticello is currently growing at a rate of 1.38% annually and its population has increased by 7.38% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,600 in 2020.
The average household income in Monticello is $66,661 with a poverty rate of 19.6%. The median age in Monticello is 46.9 years: 47 years for males, and 46.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 77.0 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Monticello includes 57.37% White, 41.26% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race and multiracial populations.
White (57.37%)
Black or African American (41.26%)
Two or more races (1.29%)
Other race (0.08%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,507 | 57.37% |
| Black or African American | 1,084 | 41.26% |
| Two or more races | 34 | 1.29% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.08% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Monticello's average per capita income is $40,534. Household income levels show a median of $44,920. The poverty rate stands at 19.6%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $110,536 | - |
| Families | $69,276 | $89,943 |
| Households | $44,920 | $66,661 |
| Non Families | $23,506 | $32,845 |
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