Montello, WI is a small town located in Marquette County. It has a population of 1,429, with a density of 763 people per square mile. The area is known for its local businesses and year-round outdoor activities. Some of the businesses in Montello include the Montello Country Store, Lakeside Restaurant & Sports Bar, and B&K Bar & Grill. There are also several organizations such as the Montello Historical Society and the Friends of Montello School Association that help to engage the community with their local history. During the warmer months, locals enjoy fishing at Lake Puckaway or taking part in events like the Montello Bass Open which offers cash prizes to bass fisherman from around Wisconsin. In addition to fishing, people can visit one of many parks in the area or take advantage of nearby hiking trails on Emmons Creek Wildlife Area. In winter months, there are plenty of snowmobiling trails nearby to explore.
The population in Montello is 1,429. There are 750 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Montello is 55.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Montello is 2.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Montello
- 38.9% are married
- 16.5% are divorced
- 21.2% are married with children
- 14.4% have children, but are single
Race in Montello
- 92.2% are White
- 3.1% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.4% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander