Monticello, KY Demographics

A map of Monticello's Population by Race

Monticello, Kentucky has an estimated population of 5,753, a less than 1% change from the 5,753 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 82.2% White, 12.1% Hispanic, 3.7% Black, 1.9% Multiracial, 0.1% 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Kentucky 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 26.6% in 2020 and 30.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Monticello is ranked the 79th most populous place in Kentucky, out of 554 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 82nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Monticello's White Population

4,730 residents of Monticello, or 82.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Monticello is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. Monticello ranks 409th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monticello's White population has declined by an estimated 3.4%. White residents' share of Monticello's population has decreased from 85.1% to 82.2%.

Monticello is more White than neighboring Ferguson (73.5% White). Monticello is less White than neighboring Burnside (95.9% White), Jamestown (88.8% White), Russell Springs (93.4% White), and Albany (91.1% White).

Monticello's Black Population

212 residents of Monticello, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Monticello is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. Monticello ranks 239th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monticello's Black population has grown by an estimated 72.4%. Black residents' share of Monticello's population has increased from 2.1% to 3.7%.

Monticello is more Black than neighboring Burnside (0.9% Black), Russell Springs (0.4% Black), Albany (0% Black), and Ferguson (0% Black). Monticello is less Black than neighboring Jamestown (4.2% Black).

Monticello's Asian Population

6 residents of Monticello, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Monticello is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Monticello ranks 275th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monticello's Asian population has declined by an estimated 76.0%. Asian residents' share of Monticello's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Monticello is more Asian than neighboring Burnside (0% Asian), Jamestown (0% Asian), and Ferguson (0% Asian). Monticello is less Asian than neighboring Russell Springs (0.6% Asian), and Albany (1% Asian).

Monticello's Hispanic Population

696 residents of Monticello, or 12.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Monticello is higher than in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. Monticello ranks 21st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monticello's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 23.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Monticello's population has increased from 9.8% to 12.1%.

Monticello is more Hispanic than neighboring Burnside (2.5% Hispanic), Jamestown (1.5% Hispanic), Russell Springs (3.2% Hispanic), Albany (4.5% Hispanic), and Ferguson (8.7% Hispanic).

Monticello's Native American/Other Population

1 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 Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Monticello ranks 382nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monticello's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 91.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Monticello's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Monticello is less Native American/Other than neighboring Jamestown (0.1% Native American/Other), Russell Springs (0.1% Native American/Other), and Albany (0.5% Native American/Other).

Monticello's Multiracial Population

108 residents of Monticello, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Monticello is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Monticello ranks 439th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monticello's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 20.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Monticello's population has decreased from 2.4% to 1.9%.

Monticello is more Multiracial than neighboring Burnside (0.7% Multiracial). Monticello is less Multiracial than neighboring Jamestown (5.4% Multiracial), Russell Springs (2.3% Multiracial), Albany (2.8% Multiracial), and Ferguson (17.8% 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.