Monticello, Iowa facts for kids
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Monticello, Iowa
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Looking east in downtown Monticello (2020)
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Location within Jones County and Iowa
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| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Jones |
| Incorporated | September 24, 1889 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.56 sq mi (14.40 km2) |
| • Land | 5.53 sq mi (14.31 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 824 ft (251 m) |
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| • Total | 4,040 |
| • Density | 730.96/sq mi (282.24/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52310
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| Area code | 319 |
| FIPS code | 19-53625 |
| GNIS ID | 459195 |
| Website | City Website |
Monticello is a city located in Jones County, Iowa, in the United States. It's a friendly place where people live and work. In 2020, about 4,040 people called Monticello home.
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Exploring Monticello's Location
Monticello is found at specific coordinates on a map: 42.238759 degrees North and 91.189067 degrees West. This means it's in the northern part of the world and to the west. The city covers an area of about 6.33 square miles (16.4 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water. Monticello is also 824 feet (about 251 meters) above sea level.
For many years, a main road called U.S. Route 151 went right through the middle of Monticello. But in 2004, a new, wider road was built. This new road, called a bypass, goes around the city. It helps traffic move more smoothly and quickly. The highway now runs about one mile east of its old path.
People of Monticello
Monticello is part of the larger Cedar Rapids area. This means it's connected to a bigger group of towns and cities.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1870 | 1,337 | — |
| 1880 | 1,877 | +40.4% |
| 1890 | 1,938 | +3.2% |
| 1900 | 2,104 | +8.6% |
| 1910 | 2,043 | −2.9% |
| 1920 | 2,257 | +10.5% |
| 1930 | 2,259 | +0.1% |
| 1940 | 2,546 | +12.7% |
| 1950 | 2,888 | +13.4% |
| 1960 | 3,190 | +10.5% |
| 1970 | 3,509 | +10.0% |
| 1980 | 3,641 | +3.8% |
| 1990 | 3,522 | −3.3% |
| 2000 | 3,607 | +2.4% |
| 2010 | 3,796 | +5.2% |
| 2020 | 4,040 | +6.4% |
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How Many People Live Here? (2020 Census)
In 2020, a count of the population, called a census, showed that 4,040 people lived in Monticello. There were 1,697 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. The city had about 731 people living in each square mile.
Most people in Monticello were White (93.2%). There were also smaller numbers of Black or African American people (1.1%), Asian people (0.5%), and Native American people (0.1%). About 1.6% of residents were from other backgrounds, and 3.5% were from two or more races. About 2.8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 26.5% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many homes (45.1%) were married couples. The average age of people in Monticello was 42.5 years old. About 22.4% of residents were under 20 years old. The city had a nearly even split of males (50.2%) and females (49.8%).
Looking Back: 2010 Census
The 2010 census counted 3,796 people living in Monticello. There were 1,693 households at that time. The population density was about 603.5 people per square mile.
The racial makeup was mostly White (98.6%). There were also small percentages of African American (0.3%), Asian (0.3%), and other races (0.3%). About 0.5% of people were from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people made up 1.3% of the population.
In 2010, 25.8% of households had children under 18. The average age in the city was 43.3 years. About 22.3% of residents were under 18 years old. The city had 47.5% males and 52.5% females.
Education
The Monticello Community School District is in charge of the public schools in Monticello. They help make sure students get a good education.
Famous Faces from Monticello
Many interesting people have connections to Monticello. Here are a few:
- Samuel Charles Black (1869–1921), who was the fifth president of Washington & Jefferson College.
- Colleen Conway-Welch (1944–2018), a well-known Dean of Nursing at Vanderbilt University School.
- Roy Crabb (1890–1940), a professional Major League Baseball pitcher.
- Mike Dirks, a talented football player for the University of Wyoming and the Philadelphia Eagles.
- Ellen Dolan, a television actress famous for her roles in shows like Guiding Light and As the World Turns.
- Sewall S. Farwell (1834–1909), a veteran of the American Civil War and a Congressman.
- Sheri Greenawald (b. 1947), a talented opera singer (soprano).
- Charles W. Gurney (1840–1913), a high-ranking officer (Lieutenant Colonel) during the American Civil War and the person who started Gurney's Seed and Nursery Company.
- Alva L. Hager (1850–1923), another Congressman.
- Donald Knapp, who served as an Iowa State Representative.
- Roger McMurrin, a conductor who led the Kyiv Symphony.
- Kraig Paulsen, an Iowa State Representative.
- Cornelia Marvin Pierce (1873–1957), a librarian.
- Bob Reade, who was added to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1998.
- Walter Rice (1866–1930), an architect from Denver who grew up in Monticello.
- Grace Sandhouse (1896–1940), an Entomologist (someone who studies insects).
- Charles Henry Sloan (1863–1946), a politician from Nebraska.
- J. Remington Wilde (born 1951), a professional songwriter.
- Ray Zirkelbach, another Iowa State Representative.
See also
In Spanish: Monticello (Iowa) para niños
