Monticello, KY Demographics
A map of Monticello's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 4,895 | 85.1% |
Hispanic | 562 | 9.8% |
Multiracial | 136 | 2.4% |
Black | 123 | 2.1% |
Asian | 25 | 0.4% |
Native American/Other | 12 | 0.2% |
Monticello, Kentucky had a population of 5,753 in 2020. It was 85.1% White, 2.1% Black, 0.4% Asian, 9.8% Hispanic, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 2.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Monticello, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Monticello is the 82nd most populous. 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's White Population
4,895 residents of Monticello identify as White, or 85.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Monticello roughly similar to the White share of the population of Kentucky (81.3% White). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Monticello is ranked #408 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Monticello is less White than neighboring Burnside (94.1% White), Jamestown (88.5% White), Russell Springs (87% White), Albany (90.7% White), and Ferguson (92.7% White).
Monticello's Black Population
123 residents of Monticello identify as Black, or 2.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Monticello slightly less than the Black share of the population of Kentucky (7.9% Black). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Monticello is ranked #239 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Monticello is more Black than neighboring Burnside (0.3% Black), Russell Springs (0.7% Black), Albany (0.7% Black), and Ferguson (1.6% Black). Monticello is less Black than neighboring Jamestown (2.4% Black).
Monticello's Asian Population
25 residents of Monticello identify as Asian, or 0.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Monticello roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Kentucky (1.6% Asian). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Monticello is ranked #270 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Monticello is more Asian than neighboring Jamestown (0.3% Asian), Albany (0% Asian), and Ferguson (0.3% Asian). Monticello is less Asian than neighboring Russell Springs (1.4% Asian).
Monticello's Hispanic Population
562 residents of Monticello identify as Hispanic, or 9.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Monticello slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Kentucky (4.6% Hispanic). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Monticello is ranked #21 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Monticello is more Hispanic than neighboring Burnside (1.2% Hispanic), Jamestown (4% Hispanic), Russell Springs (7.4% Hispanic), Albany (5.5% Hispanic), and Ferguson (2.1% Hispanic).
Monticello's Native American/Other Population
12 residents of Monticello identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Monticello roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Kentucky (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Monticello is ranked #364 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Monticello is less Native American/Other than neighboring Burnside (0.6% Native American/Other), Jamestown (0.9% Native American/Other), Russell Springs (0.9% Native American/Other), Albany (0.5% Native American/Other), and Ferguson (0.6% Native American/Other).
Monticello's Multiracial Population
136 residents of Monticello identify as Multiracial, or 2.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Monticello roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Kentucky (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Monticello is ranked #433 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Monticello is less Multiracial than neighboring Burnside (3.5% Multiracial), Jamestown (4% Multiracial), Russell Springs (2.7% Multiracial), Albany (2.6% Multiracial), and Ferguson (2.7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.