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Monticello, Iowa

Coordinates: 42°14′20″N 91°11′21″W / 42.23889°N 91.18917°W / 42.23889; -91.18917
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Monticello, Iowa
City
Looking east in downtown Monticello (2020)
Looking east in downtown Monticello (2020)
Location within Jones County and Iowa
Location within Jones County and Iowa
Coordinates: 42°14′20″N 91°11′21″W / 42.23889°N 91.18917°W / 42.23889; -91.18917[1]
CountryUnited States
StateIowa
CountyJones
Area
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 • Total
5.56 sq mi (14.40 km2)
 • Land5.53 sq mi (14.31 km2)
 • Water0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2)
Elevation
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824 ft (251 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
4,040
 • Density730.96/sq mi (282.24/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
52310
Area code319
FIPS code19-53625 [1]
GNIS ID459195 [1]
WebsiteCity Website

Monticello is a city in Jones County, Iowa, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the city population was 4,040.[3]

Geography

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Monticello is located at 42°14′20″N 91°11′21″W / 42.23889°N 91.18917°W / 42.23889; -91.18917 (42.238759, -91.189067).[1] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.33 square miles (16.39 km2), of which 6.29 square miles (16.29 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) is water.[4] Monticello is 824 feet above sea level.[1]

For many years, U.S. Route 151 passed directly through Monticello. In 2004, a four-lane bypass around Monticello was completed and opened. As a result, the highway was moved approximately one mile east of the previous route.

Demographics

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Historical populations
YearPop.±%
18701,337—    
18801,877+40.4%
18901,938+3.2%
19002,104+8.6%
19102,043−2.9%
19202,257+10.5%
19302,259+0.1%
19402,546+12.7%
19502,888+13.4%
19603,190+10.5%
19703,509+10.0%
19803,641+3.8%
19903,522−3.3%
20003,607+2.4%
20103,796+5.2%
20204,040+6.4%
Source:"U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 29, 2020. and Iowa Data Center
Source:
U.S. Decennial Census[5][3]

Monticello is part of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Statistical Area.

2020 census

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As of the census of 2020,[6] there were 4,040 people, 1,697 households, and 985 families residing in the city. The population density was 731.0 inhabitants per square mile (282.2/km2). There were 1,843 housing units at an average density of 333.5 per square mile (128.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.2% White, 1.1% Black or African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 1.6% from other races and 3.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino persons of any race comprised 2.8% of the population.

Of the 1,697 households, 26.5% of which had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.1% were married couples living together, 7.4% were cohabitating couples, 26.9% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present and 20.6% had a male householder with no spouse or partner present. 42.0% of all households were non-families. 36.8% of all households were made up of individuals, 18.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.

The median age in the city was 42.5 years. 22.4% of the residents were under the age of 20; 4.5% were between the ages of 20 and 24; 24.8% were from 25 and 44; 24.1% were from 45 and 64; and 24.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.2% male and 49.8% female.

2010 census

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As of the census[7] of 2010, there were 3,796 people, 1,693 households, and 991 families living in the city. The population density was 603.5 inhabitants per square mile (233.0/km2). There were 1,839 housing units at an average density of 292.4 per square mile (112.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.6% White, 0.3% African American, 0.3% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.

There were 1,693 households, of which 25.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.5% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.5% were non-families. 35.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.82.

The median age in the city was 43.3 years. 22.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.8% were from 25 to 44; 26.3% were from 45 to 64; and 21.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.5% male and 52.5% female.

2000 census

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As of the census[8] of 2000, there were 3,607 people, 1,538 households, and 979 families living in the city. The population density was 980.8 inhabitants per square mile (378.7/km2). There were 1,637 housing units at an average density of 445.1 per square mile (171.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.75% White, 0.19% African American, 0.08% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 0.17% from other races, and 0.67% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.16% of the population.

There were 1,538 households, out of which 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.4% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.3% were non-families. 31.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.82.

Population spread: 23.1% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 24.5% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 23.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,932, and the median income for a family was $42,616. Males had a median income of $30,324 versus $20,998 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,699. About 3.6% of families and 7.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.8% of those under age 18 and 6.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education

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The Monticello Community School District operates local public schools.[9]

Notable people

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St. Luke's Methodist Church (2013)

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g "Monticello, Iowa", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
  2. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
  3. ^ a b "2020 Census State Redistricting Data". census.gov. United states Census Bureau. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
  4. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
  5. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  6. ^ "2020 Census". United States Census Bureau.
  7. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
  8. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  9. ^ "Monticello" (PDF). Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
  10. ^ "Samuel Charles Black (1919–1921)". CONTENTdm. Retrieved March 11, 2011.
  11. ^ Julian S. Midgorden; James L. Salvador (January 5, 1984). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Eppich Apartments". National Park Service. Retrieved June 29, 2018.
  12. ^ Marilyn Bailey Ogilvie; Joy Dorothy Harvey (2000). The Biographical Dictionary of Women in Science: L-Z. Taylor & Francis. p. 1148. ISBN 978-0-415-92040-7. Retrieved March 6, 2012.

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