Monticello, Utah
Monticello: City in southeast Utah
About
Monticello is a city located in the county of San Juan in the U.S. state of Utah. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,972 and a population density of 210 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,955 inhabitants.
The city was created 137 years ago in 1887.
Quick Facts about Monticello
| Population : | 1,955 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Utah (United States) |
| County : | San Juan County |
| Postal code : | 84535 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 435 |
| Area : | 9.37 km2 |
| Named for : | Monticello |
| Altitude : | 7,070 feet / 2155 meters |
| Capital city : | Monticello is capital of San Juan County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1888 (137 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time : | 09:22:35 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 209 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.87% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Monticello is located at 37°52'17"N 109°20'34"W (37.8713800, -109.3428900). It has 2 neighbors: Blanding and Moab.
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Monticello decreased by 0.87% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,972 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,987 | 0.75% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,997 | 0.5% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,976 | -1.06% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,976 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,994 | 0.9% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,008 | 0.7% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,986 | -1.11% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,986 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,969 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,955 | -0.72% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 66,618 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 68,611 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -2.9% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 62,905 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 68,681 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.0% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 19.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.9% |
| White only, percent : | 56.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 41.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.4% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 54.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 4,510 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.7% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 31,013 |
Monticello zip code is 84535.
County name: San Juan, County
fips: 49037
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Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 31,013 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 69.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $92,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,011 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $324 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $675 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 134 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 26,484 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.48 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 90.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 77.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 69.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 82.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 13.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 12.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 52.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 53,231 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 218,839 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,693,027 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 536,618 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $7,875 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $38,448 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $23,027 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 19.6% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 1,087 |
| 2019 total employment : | 17,655 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 927,522 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 0.4% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 3,702 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 4,492 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,368 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,833 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,543 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,799 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 611 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,694 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 122.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 561.15 |
Other Places in Monticello
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People born in Monticello (2)
People born in Monticello, including politician Lloyd Larsen, bobsledder Gea Johnson, .
List
Post offices near Monticello
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Monticell Post Office | Monticello (UT) | 84535 |
| Blanding Post Office | Blanding (UT) | 84511 |
| Egnar Post Office | Egnar (CO) | 81325 |
| Dove Creek Post Office | Dove Creek (CO) | 81324 |
| La Sal Post Office | La Sal (UT) | 84530 |
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Other cities in San Juan County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in San Juan County , UT.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Blanding | 3,556 | City in San Juan County, Utah, United States |
| Bluff | 244 | Town in San Juan County, Utah, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Monticello distances to largest Utah cities
