Monticello, IL is a small town located in the northern part of Illinois with a population of 6,202 and population density of 1,442 people per square mile. With charming downtown boutiques, cozy cafes, and family-friendly restaurants, Monticello is a great place to live or visit. Local businesses include the local store “Fratelli’s” offering fresh Italian cuisine, the popular farmers market “Monticello Farmers Market” selling produce from local farmers, and Monticello Lanes bowling alley for fun-filled entertaining nights. There are plenty of year-round outdoor activities available such as hiking at the Kickapoo State Park or riding ATVs at the Vermillion Trails. The Monticello Public Library hosts several events throughout the year including book clubs and movie screenings. The Monticello High School sports teams are always active in various games including football, basketball and volleyball.
The population in Monticello is 6,202. There are 1,610 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Monticello is 39.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Monticello is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Monticello
- 56.9% are married
- 10.8% are divorced
- 33.0% are married with children
- 9.3% have children, but are single
Race in Monticello
- 92.0% are White
- 2.0% are Black
- 1.0% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 0.6% claim Other
- 1.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander