Monticello, IN Demographics

A map of Monticello's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,979	4,475	90.6%	81.2%
Hispanic	446	742	8.1%	13.5%
Multiracial	50	210	0.9%	3.8%
Black	21	38	0.4%	0.7%
Asian	0	25	0.0%	0.5%
Native American/Other	0	18	0.0%	0.3%

Monticello, Indiana has an estimated population of 5,496, a less than 1% change from the 5,508 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.6% White, 8.1% Hispanic, 0.9% Multiracial, 0.4% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. 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 considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Indiana 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 32.0% in 2020 and 17.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Monticello is ranked the 124th most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 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 121st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Monticello's White Population

4,979 residents of Monticello, or 90.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Monticello is significantly higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Monticello ranks 603rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monticello's White population has grown by an estimated 11.3%. White residents' share of Monticello's population has increased from 81.2% to 90.6%.

Monticello is more White than neighboring Norway (81.2% White), Reynolds (79.8% White), and Chalmers (83.8% White). Monticello is less White than neighboring Yeoman (96.2% White), and Idaville (100% White).

Monticello's Black Population

21 residents of Monticello, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Monticello is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Monticello ranks 266th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monticello's Black population has declined by an estimated 44.7%. Black residents' share of Monticello's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Monticello is more Black than neighboring Norway (0% Black), Yeoman (0% Black), Reynolds (0.3% Black), and Idaville (0% Black). Monticello is less Black than neighboring Chalmers (1.7% 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 Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Monticello ranks 291st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monticello's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Monticello's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Monticello is less Asian than neighboring Reynolds (1% Asian).

Monticello's Hispanic Population

446 residents of Monticello, or 8.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Monticello is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Monticello ranks 41st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monticello's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 39.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Monticello's population has decreased from 13.5% to 8.1%.

Monticello is more Hispanic than neighboring Yeoman (3.8% Hispanic), Idaville (0% Hispanic), and Chalmers (7.2% Hispanic). Monticello is less Hispanic than neighboring Norway (18.8% Hispanic), and Reynolds (13% Hispanic).

Monticello's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Monticello, or 0.0% 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 Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Monticello ranks 426th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

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

Monticello is less Native American/Other than neighboring Reynolds (0.3% Native American/Other).

Monticello's Multiracial Population

50 residents of Monticello, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Monticello is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Monticello ranks 277th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monticello's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 76.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Monticello's population has decreased from 3.8% to 0.9%.

Monticello is more Multiracial than neighboring Norway (0% Multiracial), Yeoman (0% Multiracial), and Idaville (0% Multiracial). Monticello is less Multiracial than neighboring Reynolds (5.7% Multiracial), and Chalmers (7.2% 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.