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Monticello, KY
City in Wayne County, Kentucky.
Population
5,753
Land area
6.1sq mi
People per sq mi
945
ZIP codes
0
Monticello and its ZIP codes
Monticello at a glance
- Monticello is about 8.2 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- It is the 79th most populous of 552 cities and towns in Kentucky.
- Households here earn a median of $44,952 a year, 29% less than the Kentucky figure of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $132,400 (36% below Kentucky) and median rent is $779 a month.
Local data for Monticello, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Monticello, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,952
Poverty rate
30.4%
Median home value
$132,400
Median rent
$779/mo
Homeownership
53.8%
Bachelor's or higher
13.3%
Median age
40.6
Average commute
22.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (516), Irish Americans (374), Guatemalan Americans (349).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wayne County. PPP loans are for Monticello.
Unemployment rate
6.2%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$41,770
5,080 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$40,460
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$142M
FY 2026, $7,240 per person
How people get to work
Monticello, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone57.4%
- Carpooled17.6%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.4%
- Worked from home20.2%
Average one-way commute: 22.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Monticello, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
380
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
8
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 26°F
52.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Cities near Monticello
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| JamestownCity | 15 mi | 3.7 |
| BurnsideCity | 17 mi | 4.5 |
| AlbanyCity | 19 mi | 2.3 |
| Russell SpringsCity | 19 mi | 4.7 |
| FergusonCity | 21 mi | 2 |
| SomersetCity | 22 mi | 14.8 |
| Whitley CityCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2.3 |
| StearnsCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 4 |
| Byrdstown, TNTown | 24 mi | 1.5 |
| Science HillCity | 25 mi | 0.8 |
| Pine KnotCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 6.4 |
| Winfield, TNTown | 28 mi | 6.8 |
| Jamestown, TNCity | 29 mi | 3.1 |
| BurkesvilleCity | 29 mi | 2.6 |
| Oneida, TNTown | 29 mi | 9.4 |
| ColumbiaCity | 30 mi | 4.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Monticello, KY in?
- Monticello is in Wayne County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Monticello, KY?
- About 5,753 people live in Monticello, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Monticello?
- Nearby places include Jamestown (15 mi), Burnside (17 mi), Albany (19 mi), Russell Springs (19 mi), Ferguson (21 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023