Monticello, MO Demographics

A map of Monticello's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	197	98	84.5%	94.2%
Multiracial	23	0	9.9%	0.0%
Black	12	3	5.2%	2.9%
Hispanic	1	2	0.4%	1.9%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Native American/Other	0	1	0.0%	1.0%

Monticello, Missouri has an estimated population of 233, a dramatic increase from the 104 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.5% White, 9.9% Multiracial, 5.2% Black, 0.4% Hispanic, 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Missouri 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 11.1% in 2020 and 27.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Monticello is ranked the 698th most populous place in Missouri, out of 1,082 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 870th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Monticello's White Population

197 residents of Monticello, or 84.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Monticello is higher than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Monticello ranks 168th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monticello's White population has grown by an estimated 101.0%. White residents' share of Monticello's population has decreased from 94.2% to 84.5%.

Monticello is more White than neighboring Canton (81.7% White). Monticello is less White than neighboring Lewistown (98.5% White), Ewing (97.8% White), Williamstown (100% White), and La Belle (93.9% White).

Monticello's Black Population

12 residents of Monticello, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Monticello is lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Monticello ranks 230th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monticello's Black population has grown by an estimated 300.0%. Black residents' share of Monticello's population has increased from 2.9% to 5.2%.

Monticello is more Black than neighboring Lewistown (0% Black), Ewing (0.2% Black), Williamstown (0% Black), and La Belle (3% Black). Monticello is less Black than neighboring Canton (8% 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 Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Monticello ranks 615th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monticello's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Monticello's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Monticello is less Asian than neighboring Canton (1.4% Asian).

Monticello's Hispanic Population

1 residents of Monticello, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Monticello is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Monticello ranks 650th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monticello's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Monticello's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.4%.

Monticello is more Hispanic than neighboring Lewistown (0% Hispanic), Ewing (0% Hispanic), and Williamstown (0% Hispanic). Monticello is less Hispanic than neighboring Canton (3.2% Hispanic), and La Belle (0.6% 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 Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Monticello ranks 332nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 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 1.0% to 0.0%.

Monticello is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lewistown (0.6% Native American/Other).

Monticello's Multiracial Population

23 residents of Monticello, or 9.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Monticello is higher than in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Monticello ranks 1040th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monticello's Multiracial population has grown from 0 to an estimated 23. Multiracial residents' share of Monticello's population has increased from 0.0% to 9.9%.

Monticello is more Multiracial than neighboring Lewistown (0.9% Multiracial), Ewing (2% Multiracial), Williamstown (0% Multiracial), Canton (5.7% Multiracial), and La Belle (2.5% 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.