Monticello, UT Demographics

A map of Monticello's Population by Race

Monticello, Utah has an estimated population of 2,200, a large increase from the 1,824 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.5% White, 11.5% Hispanic, 4.2% Multiracial, 3.2% Native American/Other, 0.5% Black, and 0.0% Asian. 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 Utah 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 40.3% in 2020 and 33.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Monticello is ranked the 125th most populous place in Utah, out of 334 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 130th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Monticello's White Population

1,772 residents of Monticello, or 80.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Monticello is higher than in Utah overall, where 74.7% of the population is White. Monticello ranks 279th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monticello's White population has grown by an estimated 28.9%. White residents' share of Monticello's population has increased from 75.4% to 80.5%.

Monticello is more White than neighboring Blanding (61.4% White), White Mesa (10.5% White), La Sal (54.2% White), and Dove Creek (72.4% White). Monticello is less White than neighboring Spanish Valley (100% White).

Monticello's Black Population

12 residents of Monticello, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Monticello is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 1.1% of the population is Black. Monticello ranks 172nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monticello's Black population has grown by an estimated 300.0%. Black residents' share of Monticello's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Monticello is more Black than neighboring Blanding (0% Black), White Mesa (0% Black), La Sal (0% Black), Dove Creek (0% Black), and Spanish Valley (0% 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 Utah overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Monticello ranks 210th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

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

Monticello is less Asian than neighboring Blanding (0.9% Asian).

Monticello's Hispanic Population

253 residents of Monticello, or 11.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Monticello is slightly lower than in Utah overall, where 15.9% of the population is Hispanic. Monticello ranks 46th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monticello's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 11.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Monticello's population has decreased from 15.6% to 11.5%.

Monticello is more Hispanic than neighboring Blanding (5.9% Hispanic), White Mesa (0% Hispanic), and Spanish Valley (0% Hispanic). Monticello is less Hispanic than neighboring La Sal (45.8% Hispanic), and Dove Creek (17.4% Hispanic).

Monticello's Native American/Other Population

70 residents of Monticello, or 3.2% 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 Utah overall, where 1.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Monticello ranks 23rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monticello's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 27.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Monticello's population has decreased from 5.3% to 3.2%.

Monticello is more Native American/Other than neighboring La Sal (0% Native American/Other), Dove Creek (0% Native American/Other), and Spanish Valley (0% Native American/Other). Monticello is less Native American/Other than neighboring Blanding (28.6% Native American/Other), and White Mesa (89.5% Native American/Other).

Monticello's Multiracial Population

93 residents of Monticello, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Monticello is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Monticello ranks 111th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monticello's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 52.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Monticello's population has increased from 3.3% to 4.2%.

Monticello is more Multiracial than neighboring Blanding (3.1% Multiracial), White Mesa (0% Multiracial), La Sal (0% Multiracial), and Spanish Valley (0% Multiracial). Monticello is less Multiracial than neighboring Dove Creek (10.3% 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.