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Monticello, GA


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Monticello, Georgia

Monticello, Georgia, in Jasper county, is 32 miles N of Macon, Georgia (center to center) and 50 miles SE of Atlanta, Georgia. There are an estimated 2,428 people in the city.

The People and Families of Monticello

In Monticello, about 43% of adults are married. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Monticello. The kids here are young and many. Though there are lots of families, the city isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Monticello has a larger percentage of females than most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Monticello had a median family income of $46,705. Monticello has more than its share of wealthy families and people. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in the city, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($16,900) in Monticello. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Crime and Safety

The low crime rate is a boost to quality of living and housing values in Monticello.

Monticello Housing

Approximately 65% of housing in Monticello is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Monticello, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Monticello strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyMonticello Racial Diversity
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 7%Monticello Low Property Crime
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 11%Monticello Well-Paid Single Women
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 14%Monticello Low Violent Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 18%Monticello Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Monticello, GA

Comparing Monticello to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population109
Racial Diversity108
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Well-Paid Single Women99
Senior Citizens68
Well-Paid Single Men58
Age of the Population47
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size76
Portion of People Married14

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income79
College Educated Adults78
People in Middle Class or Better57
People Above Poverty25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home810
Walking and Biking to Work77
Public Transportation Use64
Short Commute Times55

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes76
People Living Alone77
Housing Recently Built73
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Affordability of Rents54

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime910
Low Violent Crime89

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