Monticello, Louisiana facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Monticello, Louisiana
Census-designated place
Location in East Baton Rouge Parish and the state of Louisiana.
Country	United States
State	Louisiana
Parish	East Baton Rouge
Area
• Total	2.39 sq mi (6.19 km2)
• Land	2.39 sq mi (6.19 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	49 ft (15 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	5,431
• Density	2,271.43/sq mi (876.88/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)	225
FIPS code	22-51645

Monticello is a community located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering statistics, but it's not an officially incorporated city or town.

Monticello is part of the larger Baton Rouge Metropolitan Statistical Area. In 2020, about 5,431 people called Monticello home. This number was 5,172 in 2010 and 4,763 in 2000, showing a steady growth in population.

Exploring Monticello's Location

Monticello is found in the east-central part of East Baton Rouge Parish. It shares borders with the city of Baton Rouge to its west and south. To the northeast, it borders Central.

The northern edge of Monticello is marked by Greenwell Springs Road, which is also known as Louisiana Highway 37. Downtown Baton Rouge is located about 9 miles (14 km) to the west.

Land Area of Monticello

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Monticello CDP covers a total area of about 6.2 square kilometers (2.39 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no significant bodies of water within its boundaries.

Who Lives in Monticello?

Monticello is home to a diverse group of people. The population has grown over the years.

Population Details from 2020

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 5,431 people living in Monticello. These people made up 1,747 households, and 1,192 of these were family households.

The census also looks at the different backgrounds of people living in Monticello:

A Look Back at 2000 Census Data

Back in 2000, there were 4,763 people living in Monticello. The population density was about 2,006 people per square mile (774 per km²). There were 1,630 households in total.

Many households, about 47.2%, had children under 18 living with them. Most households, 62.4%, were married couples living together. About 15.5% of households were led by a female without a husband present.

The average household had about 2.92 people, and the average family had 3.27 people.

Age Groups in Monticello

The population in 2000 was spread out across different age groups:

• 31.5% were under 18 years old.
• 7.9% were between 18 and 24.
• 32.6% were between 25 and 44.
• 21.7% were between 45 and 64.
• 6.3% were 65 years or older.

The median age in Monticello was 32 years. This means half the population was younger than 32 and half was older.

Education in Monticello

The schools in Monticello are part of the East Baton Rouge Parish Public Schools system. Students living in Monticello attend specific schools based on their address.

Local Schools

Children in Monticello are typically zoned for:

• Greenbrier Elementary School, which is located right in Monticello.
• Park Forest Middle School.
• Belaire High School.

Community Library

The East Baton Rouge Parish Library system provides library services to Monticello residents. The Greenwell Springs Road Regional Library is located in Monticello. This library is quite large, covering about 26,672 square feet (2,478 square meters). It first opened its doors in 1997. It was the third library in the parish to be built using special property tax funds.

See also

In Spanish: Monticello (Luisiana) para niños