City profile · Georgia · Census ACS 2023

Monticello, GA

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Monticello - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

2,668
Residents
$45,625
Median income
$164,100
Median home
$1,820
Median rent (state)

Monticello - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Monticello lands in the 13th percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

13th
percentile, household income
32nd
percentile, home value
76th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Monticello, GA

Georgia's Monticello is a small town, with 2,668 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. The typical household in Monticello brings in $45,625 a year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 7.5%. Home values in Monticello run a median of $164,100, and the median resident age is 42.8 years. 18.1% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 49.7% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The annual average temperature per NOAA climate normals runs 62.0°F with 46.7 inches of precipitation per year and 0.6 inches of snowfall.

Living costs in Georgia run below the national norm: the state registers 96.3 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Below Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,820 per month. Monthly utility costs average around $225 across Georgia, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 8.1 out of 100 (Very Low).

Population

2,668 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Georgia

Median Household Income

$45,625 /yr

Poverty 7.5%

Cost of Living Index (state)

96.3 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Georgia average

How does Monticello compare to other US cities?

Where Monticello sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 13% higher than other cities
Home value 32% pricier than other cities
Median rent 76% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Monticello's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Georgia, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

13thIncome percentile

13th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Monticello's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$164,100 Among the most affordable more affordable than 68% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). This entry sits in this band. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Monticello $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Monticello, GA Monticello, GA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Monticello, GA-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Monticello, GA median $45,625/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Monticello, GA's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Monticello, GA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 18.1%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 7.5%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 49.7%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
2,668
Median Income
$45,625
Median Home Value
$164,100
Median Age
42.8
Poverty Rate
7.5%
Labor force participation
49.7%
Bachelor's Degree+
18.1%

Climate

Avg Temperature
62.0°F
Annual Precipitation
46.7"
Annual Snowfall
0.6"

Schools

Total Schools
4
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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2,400 residents2,600 residents2,800 residents3,000 residents3,200 residents 202020212022202320242025 2,553 residents 3,040 residents ▲ +19.1%
Monticello's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
72.5%
Carpool
12.6%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
0.0%
Work from Home
11.0%
Other
3.9%

Based on 1,009 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Georgia - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$125
avg/month
Natural Gas
$55
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$45
avg/month
Total Utilities
$225
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Georgia state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Georgia state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Monticello sits in

Cost of Living Index
96.3
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,820/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
8.1 / 100
Very Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Georgia

Ball Ground
2,665 people
Reed Creek
2,672 people
Pembroke
2,628 people
East Dublin
2,712 people
Varnell
2,623 people
Sylvania
2,621 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Monticello's 2,668 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Rushville, IL
2,668 people
Dayton, OR
2,668 people
Sully Square, VA
2,668 people
Abita Springs, LA
2,669 people
Croswell, MI
2,667 people
Palermo, NJ
2,667 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Monticello's $45,625 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Tilden, IL
$45,625 median income
Holiday Woods, IN
$45,625 median income
Ransom, KS
$45,625 median income
Greenup, KY
$45,625 median income
Forest, LA
$45,625 median income
Belfry, MT
$45,625 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Monticello, GA Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Monticello, GA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 44.8% 44.9% 6.3% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 4.5% White 44.8% Black or African American 44.9% Asian 0.0% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 6.3% Two or more races 4.1% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Monticello compares to nearby Georgia cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Monticello (this city) 2,668 $45,625
Ball Ground 2,665 $112,585
Reed Creek 2,672 $74,490
Pembroke 2,628 $66,797
Census ACS 5-year FIPS GA NOAA Normals NCES CCD OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Monticello, GA?

What is the population of Monticello, GA? +

Monticello, GA has a population of 2,668 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Monticello, GA? +

The median household income in Monticello is $45,625 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Monticello? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Monticello; the closest available measure is the Georgia state average, a cost of living index of 96.3 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Georgia vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Monticello, GA? +

A typical home in Monticello is worth $164,100, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Monticello? +

Monticello has an average annual temperature of 62.0°F, 46.7 inches of precipitation, and 0.6 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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