Monticello, FL Demographics

A map of Monticello's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,421	1,208	53.4%	46.7%
Black	1,152	1,242	43.3%	48.0%
Multiracial	59	70	2.2%	2.7%
Hispanic	23	49	0.9%	1.9%
Native American/Other	4	13	0.2%	0.5%
Asian	0	7	0.0%	0.3%

Monticello, Florida has an estimated population of 2,659, a slight increase from the 2,589 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 53.4% White, 43.3% Black, 2.2% Multiracial, 0.9% Hispanic, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Monticello, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Monticello has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Monticello, that probability was 55.1% in 2020 and 52.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Monticello is ranked the 632nd most populous place in Florida, out of 956 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Monticello was ranked the 624th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Monticello's White Population

1,421 residents of Monticello, or 53.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Monticello is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Monticello ranks 703rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monticello's White population has grown by an estimated 17.6%. White residents' share of Monticello's population has increased from 46.7% to 53.4%.

Monticello is more White than neighboring Aucilla (51.2% White), Lloyd (0% White), Lamont (0% White), and Miccosukee (42.1% White). Monticello is less White than neighboring Waukeenah (81.7% White).

Monticello's Black Population

1,152 residents of Monticello, or 43.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Monticello is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Monticello ranks 60th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monticello's Black population has declined by an estimated 7.2%. Black residents' share of Monticello's population has decreased from 48.0% to 43.3%.

Monticello is more Black than neighboring Waukeenah (14.8% Black), and Miccosukee (41.8% Black). Monticello is less Black than neighboring Aucilla (44.8% Black), Lloyd (100% Black), and Lamont (100% Black).

Monticello's Asian Population

0 residents of Monticello, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Monticello is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Monticello ranks 834th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monticello's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Monticello's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Monticello's Hispanic Population

23 residents of Monticello, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Monticello is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Monticello ranks 926th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monticello's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 53.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Monticello's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.9%.

Monticello is more Hispanic than neighboring Aucilla (0% Hispanic), Lloyd (0% Hispanic), and Lamont (0% Hispanic). Monticello is less Hispanic than neighboring Waukeenah (3.5% Hispanic), and Miccosukee (10.9% Hispanic).

Monticello's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of Monticello, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Monticello is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Monticello ranks 724th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monticello's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 69.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Monticello's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Monticello is more Native American/Other than neighboring Aucilla (0% Native American/Other), Lloyd (0% Native American/Other), Waukeenah (0% Native American/Other), Lamont (0% Native American/Other), and Miccosukee (0% Native American/Other).

Monticello's Multiracial Population

59 residents of Monticello, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Monticello is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Monticello ranks 696th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monticello's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 15.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Monticello's population has decreased from 2.7% to 2.2%.

Monticello is more Multiracial than neighboring Lloyd (0% Multiracial), Waukeenah (0% Multiracial), and Lamont (0% Multiracial). Monticello is less Multiracial than neighboring Aucilla (3.9% Multiracial), and Miccosukee (5.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.