Monticello, NY Demographics

A map of Monticello's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	2,697	2,143	37.1%	29.9%
White	2,087	2,304	28.7%	32.1%
Black	1,785	1,948	24.5%	27.2%
Asian	338	283	4.6%	3.9%
Multiracial	296	386	4.1%	5.4%
Native American/Other	76	109	1.0%	1.5%

Monticello, New York has an estimated population of 7,279, a slight increase from the 7,173 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 37.1% Hispanic, 28.7% White, 24.5% Black, 4.6% Asian, 4.1% Multiracial, and 1.0% 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than New York 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 72.9% in 2020 and 71.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Monticello is ranked the 269th most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 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 276th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Monticello's White Population

2,087 residents of Monticello, or 28.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Monticello is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Monticello ranks 1255th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monticello's White population has declined by an estimated 9.4%. White residents' share of Monticello's population has decreased from 32.1% to 28.7%.

Monticello is more White than neighboring South Fallsburg (22.9% White). Monticello is less White than neighboring Kiamesha Lake (72.3% White), Bridgeville (80% White), Hurleyville (67.1% White), and Mongaup Valley (72.8% White).

Monticello's Black Population

1,785 residents of Monticello, or 24.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Monticello is considerably higher than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Monticello ranks 26th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monticello's Black population has declined by an estimated 8.4%. Black residents' share of Monticello's population has decreased from 27.2% to 24.5%.

Monticello is more Black than neighboring Kiamesha Lake (16.6% Black), Bridgeville (0% Black), South Fallsburg (14.6% Black), and Hurleyville (4.8% Black). Monticello is less Black than neighboring Mongaup Valley (27.2% Black).

Monticello's Asian Population

338 residents of Monticello, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Monticello is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Monticello ranks 303rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monticello's Asian population has grown by an estimated 19.4%. Asian residents' share of Monticello's population has increased from 3.9% to 4.6%.

Monticello is more Asian than neighboring Kiamesha Lake (0% Asian), South Fallsburg (0% Asian), and Mongaup Valley (0% Asian). Monticello is less Asian than neighboring Bridgeville (12.3% Asian), and Hurleyville (8.8% Asian).

Monticello's Hispanic Population

2,697 residents of Monticello, or 37.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Monticello is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Monticello ranks 64th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monticello's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 25.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Monticello's population has increased from 29.9% to 37.1%.

Monticello is more Hispanic than neighboring Kiamesha Lake (0% Hispanic), Bridgeville (0% Hispanic), Hurleyville (15.1% Hispanic), and Mongaup Valley (0% Hispanic). Monticello is less Hispanic than neighboring South Fallsburg (55.6% Hispanic).

Monticello's Native American/Other Population

76 residents of Monticello, or 1.0% 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 New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Monticello ranks 98th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monticello's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 30.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Monticello's population has decreased from 1.5% to 1.0%.

Monticello is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kiamesha Lake (0% Native American/Other), Bridgeville (0% Native American/Other), Hurleyville (0% Native American/Other), and Mongaup Valley (0% Native American/Other). Monticello is less Native American/Other than neighboring South Fallsburg (2.1% Native American/Other).

Monticello's Multiracial Population

296 residents of Monticello, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Monticello is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Monticello ranks 164th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monticello's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 23.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Monticello's population has decreased from 5.4% to 4.1%.

Monticello is more Multiracial than neighboring Mongaup Valley (0% Multiracial). Monticello is less Multiracial than neighboring Kiamesha Lake (11.1% Multiracial), Bridgeville (7.7% Multiracial), South Fallsburg (4.8% Multiracial), and Hurleyville (4.2% 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.