Monticello, FL is a small town located in Jefferson County with a population of 2,539 and a population density of 611 people per square mile. The town is surrounded by lush forests and picturesque rolling hills making it a popular destination for outdoor recreation year-round. Visitors can enjoy fishing, hunting, hiking trails, camping sites, and canoeing along the area’s many waterways. The town also has an extensive park system including parks with playground equipment, sports fields, and picnic spots.
The city has no shortage of local businesses including Traviss Hardware Company providing hardware supplies since 1952, Jefferson Manufacturing for custom manufacturing needs since 1975 and Porter Paints for all your painting needs since 1984. There are also many restaurants offering delicious local cuisine from family owned restaurants to regional chains like Pizza Hut and KFC.
Sports lovers will find plenty of opportunities to take part in various sporting events such as Monticello Bass Club's Annual Fishing Tournament or the Annual High School Baseball Classic at Jeff Davis Park in June. Other organizations such as the Chamber of Commerce or the Kiwanis Club offer volunteerism activities year-round as well as professional development seminars throughout the year.
The population in Monticello is 2,539. There are 633 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Monticello is 53.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Monticello is 2.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Monticello
- 41.7% are married
- 20.7% are divorced
- 26.4% are married with children
- 15.3% have children, but are single
Race in Monticello
- 46.7% are White
- 52.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.5% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander