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Monticello, MS
Town in Lawrence County, Mississippi.
Population
1,351
Land area
4.2sq mi
People per sq mi
324
ZIP codes
0
Monticello and its ZIP codes
Monticello at a glance
- Monticello is about 5.2 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $34,250 a year, 39% less than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $126,700 (25% below Mississippi) and median rent is $558 a month.
Local data for Monticello, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Monticello, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$34,250
Poverty rate
25.4%
Median home value
$126,700
Median rent
$558/mo
Homeownership
62.0%
Bachelor's or higher
17.5%
Median age
41.1
Average commute
33.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (197), German Americans (25), Scottish Americans (22).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lawrence County. PPP loans are for Monticello.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,000
2,712 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,006
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$96.7M
FY 2026, $8,047 per person
How people get to work
Monticello, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone91.1%
- Carpooled8.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 33.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Monticello, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
412
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
40
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 36°F
60.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Monticello, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.3%
U.S. 33.3% +12.0 pts
Diabetes
18.0%
U.S. 12.1% +5.9 pts
Smoking
21.1%
U.S. 12.8% +8.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.8%
U.S. 11.1% +2.7 pts
Cities near Monticello
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Silver CreekTown | 7.2 mi | 1.5 |
| New HebronTown | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| PrentissTown | 14 mi | 3 |
| WessonTown | 19 mi | 4.5 |
| BrookhavenCity | 20 mi | 21.6 |
| BeauregardVillage | 20 mi | 0.9 |
| GeorgetownTown | 22 mi | 0.7 |
| BassfieldTown | 22 mi | 1 |
| Bogue ChittoCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 2.3 |
| KokomoCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1.7 |
| FoxworthCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 2.8 |
| ColumbiaCity | 27 mi | 11.2 |
| HazlehurstCity | 27 mi | 4.4 |
| SummitTown | 28 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Monticello, MS in?
- Monticello is in Lawrence County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Monticello, MS?
- About 1,351 people live in Monticello, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Monticello?
- Nearby places include Silver Creek (7.2 mi), New Hebron (14 mi), Prentiss (14 mi), Wesson (19 mi), Brookhaven (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023