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Monticello, Mississippi, in Lawrence county, is 51 miles S of Jackson, Mississippi (center to center) and 110 miles N of New Orleans, Louisiana. There are an estimated 1,726 people in the town.
In Monticello, about 47% of adults are married. Though there are lots of families, Monticello isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.
The town has a larger percentage of females than most places.
In 2000, Monticello had a median family income of $40,063. Monticello has more than its share of wealthy families and people.
In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($500) in Monticello. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.
Approximately 64% of housing in Monticello is owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use.
In Monticello, 95% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Monticello to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):
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