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Monticello, FL

City in Jefferson County, Florida.

Population

2,659

Land area

4sq mi

People per sq mi

663

ZIP codes

0

Monticello and its ZIP codes

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Monticello at a glance

  • Monticello is 59% denser than Florida as a whole.
  • The median household income is $46,343, 38% below the Florida median of $74,568.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $211,000 (41% below Florida) and median rent is $799 a month.

Local data for Monticello, FL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Monticello, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$46,343

Poverty rate

23.3%

Median home value

$211,000

Median rent

$799/mo

Homeownership

66.3%

Bachelor's or higher

24.3%

Median age

44.2

Average commute

22.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (213), Irish Americans (197), Polish Americans (67).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Monticello.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.4%

Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$49,505

2,961 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$54,573

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$112M

FY 2026, $7,742 per person

Jefferson County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Monticello, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone77.9%
  • Carpooled7.1%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.5%
  • Worked from home10.5%

Average one-way commute: 22.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Monticello, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

440

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

75

1.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

91° / 40°F

59.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Monticello, FL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

36.8%

U.S. 33.3% +3.5 pts

Diabetes

18.1%

U.S. 12.1% +6.0 pts

Smoking

17.8%

U.S. 12.8% +5.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

14.3%

U.S. 11.1% +3.2 pts

Cities near Monticello

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
AucillaCensus-designated place8.2 mi2
LloydCensus-designated place9.9 mi1.5
WaukeenahCensus-designated place11 mi3.2
MiccosukeeCensus-designated place11 mi2.8
LamontCensus-designated place12 mi2.3
CapitolaCensus-designated place14 mi2.3
WacissaCensus-designated place15 mi4.2
GreenvilleTown15 mi1.3
ChairesCensus-designated place16 mi2.3
BradfordvilleCensus-designated place17 mi20.8
Boston, GACity18 mi2.3
Dixie, GACensus-designated place21 mi1.5
Thomasville, GACity22 mi15
Quitman, GACity25 mi4.1
TallahasseeCity26 mi102.6
Barwick, GACity26 mi0.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Monticello, FL in?
Monticello is in Jefferson County, Florida.
What is the population of Monticello, FL?
About 2,659 people live in Monticello, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Monticello?
Nearby places include Aucilla (8.2 mi), Lloyd (9.9 mi), Waukeenah (11 mi), Miccosukee (11 mi), Lamont (12 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023