Monticello
City in Wayne County, Kentucky
Monticello is a city in Wayne County, Kentucky, with 5,753 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 922 ft (281 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Jamestown, 15.7 miles NW.
- 5,753residents (2020 Census)
- 922 ftelevation · 281 m
- 6.1 sq miland area · 15.8 km²
- 945 / sq mipopulation density
- 42633ZIP code
About Monticello
Monticello is a city in Wayne County, Kentucky, United States. It is the seat of its county. Its population was 5,753 at the time of the 2020 United States census.
Monticello claims to be "the Houseboat Capital of the World", as numerous houseboat manufacturers operate in the city. The city is located along Lake Cumberland. Its economy is built on serving the recreational and tourist traffic to the lake.
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Living in Monticello
- Median household income
- $44,952
- Median home value
- $132,400
- Median rent
- $779/mo
- Median age
- 40.6
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Monticello had 5,753 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,753 |
|---|---|
| Density | 945 per sq mi (365 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Monticello at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Wayne County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,753 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.09 sq mi (15.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km²) |
| Elevation | 922 ft (281 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.8405° N, 84.8499° W |
| ZIP code | 42633 |
| Official website | monticelloky.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2153130 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Monticello
- Jamestown15.7 mi NW
- Burnside16.2 mi NE
- Albany18.9 mi SW
- Russell Springs19.3 mi NW
- Ferguson20.7 mi NE
- Somerset21.7 mi NE
- Whitley City22.3 mi E
- Stearns23.0 mi SE
- Byrdstown, TN24.2 mi SW
- Pine Knot25.7 mi SE
- Science Hill25.9 mi NE
- Jamestown, TN28.7 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Monticello
What county is Monticello in?
Monticello is in Wayne County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Monticello, KY?
5,753 people lived in Monticello at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Monticello, KY?
The ZIP code of Monticello is 42633.
What is the elevation of Monticello?
922 feet (281 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Monticello?
Jamestown (15.7 mi), Burnside (16.2 mi), Albany (18.9 mi), Russell Springs (19.3 mi), Ferguson (20.7 mi).
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