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Monticello, GA

City in Jasper County, Georgia.

Population

2,747

Land area

4.2sq mi

People per sq mi

660

ZIP codes

0

Monticello and its ZIP codes

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Monticello at a glance

  • Monticello is about 3.5 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
  • The median household income is $48,812, 37% below the Georgia median of $77,353.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $168,400 (44% below Georgia) and median rent is $1,056 a month.

Local data for Monticello, GA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Monticello, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$48,812

Poverty rate

16.3%

Median home value

$168,400

Median rent

$1,056/mo

Homeownership

68.8%

Bachelor's or higher

18.0%

Median age

39.8

Average commute

34.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (196), Irish Americans (130), Mexican Americans (115).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

Details

Unemployment rate

3.3%

Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$42,459

2,461 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$50,974

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$101M

FY 2026, $6,953 per person

Jasper County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone72.1%
  • Carpooled13.7%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.0%
  • Worked from home10.2%

Average one-way commute: 34.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Monticello, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: drought

Storm events since 1996

228

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

37

0.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

92° / 29°F

46.7 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Monticello, GA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

41.4%

U.S. 33.3% +8.1 pts

Diabetes

18.1%

U.S. 12.1% +6.0 pts

Smoking

17.4%

U.S. 12.8% +4.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

14.2%

U.S. 11.1% +3.1 pts

Cities near Monticello

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Shady DaleTown8.7 mi1.3
FlovillaCity13 mi2
NewbornTown14 mi1.6
MansfieldCity15 mi1.1
GodfreyCensus-designated place15 mi1.1
JulietteCensus-designated place15 mi1.8
JacksonCity17 mi6.1
EatontonCity17 mi20.5
JenkinsburgCity20 mi1.3
PorterdaleCity22 mi2.4
RutledgeCity22 mi3.3
MadisonCity22 mi8.9
GrayCity23 mi4
CovingtonCity23 mi15.8
Social CircleCity23 mi14.7
ForsythCity23 mi9

Frequently asked questions

What county is Monticello, GA in?
Monticello is in Jasper County, Georgia.
What is the population of Monticello, GA?
About 2,747 people live in Monticello, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Monticello?
Nearby places include Shady Dale (8.7 mi), Flovilla (13 mi), Newborn (14 mi), Mansfield (15 mi), Godfrey (15 mi).

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