Monticello, MN Demographics

A map of Monticello's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	12,403	12,030	83.5%	83.2%
Hispanic	1,274	1,178	8.6%	8.1%
Multiracial	529	609	3.6%	4.2%
Asian	504	235	3.4%	1.6%
Black	148	295	1.0%	2.0%
Native American/Other	0	108	0.0%	0.7%

Monticello, Minnesota has an estimated population of 14,858, a slight increase from the 14,455 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.5% White, 8.6% Hispanic, 3.6% Multiracial, 3.4% Asian, 1.0% Black, 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 is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Minnesota 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 29.8% in 2020 and 29.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Monticello is ranked the 73rd most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 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 75th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Monticello's White Population

12,403 residents of Monticello, or 83.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Monticello is higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Monticello ranks 694th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monticello's White population has grown by an estimated 3.1%. White residents' share of Monticello's population has remained roughly unchanged at 83.5%.

Monticello is less White than neighboring Becker (91.7% White), Buffalo (91.7% White), St. Michael (85.5% White), and Albertville (87.7% White).

Monticello's Black Population

148 residents of Monticello, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Monticello is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Monticello ranks 136th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monticello's Black population has declined by an estimated 49.8%. Black residents' share of Monticello's population has decreased from 2.0% to 1.0%.

Monticello is more Black than neighboring Becker (0.7% Black), and Buffalo (0.2% Black). Monticello is less Black than neighboring Big Lake (4.3% Black), St. Michael (5.1% Black), and Albertville (2.5% Black).

Monticello's Asian Population

504 residents of Monticello, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Monticello is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Monticello ranks 165th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monticello's Asian population has grown by an estimated 114.5%. Asian residents' share of Monticello's population has increased from 1.6% to 3.4%.

Monticello is more Asian than neighboring Big Lake (2% Asian), Becker (0.4% Asian), Buffalo (1.9% Asian), St. Michael (2.7% Asian), and Albertville (1% Asian).

Monticello's Hispanic Population

1,274 residents of Monticello, or 8.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Monticello is slightly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Monticello ranks 129th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monticello's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 8.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Monticello's population has increased from 8.1% to 8.6%.

Monticello is more Hispanic than neighboring Big Lake (7.1% Hispanic), Becker (3.6% Hispanic), Buffalo (2.5% Hispanic), St. Michael (2.6% Hispanic), and Albertville (2% 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 Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Monticello ranks 405th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 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 decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Monticello is less Native American/Other than neighboring Big Lake (0.4% Native American/Other), Becker (0.3% Native American/Other), Buffalo (0.8% Native American/Other), and St. Michael (0.3% Native American/Other).

Monticello's Multiracial Population

529 residents of Monticello, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Monticello is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Monticello ranks 307th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monticello's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 13.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Monticello's population has decreased from 4.2% to 3.6%.

Monticello is more Multiracial than neighboring Big Lake (2.8% Multiracial), Becker (3.3% Multiracial), and Buffalo (2.9% Multiracial). Monticello is less Multiracial than neighboring St. Michael (3.7% Multiracial), and Albertville (6.8% 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.