Monticello, Minnesota facts for kids
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Monticello
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The Mississippi River at Ellison Park in Monticello
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Location of the city of Monticello
within Wright County, Minnesota |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Wright |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.24 sq mi (23.92 km2) |
| • Land | 8.87 sq mi (22.97 km2) |
| • Water | 0.37 sq mi (0.95 km2) |
| Elevation | 925 ft (282 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 14,455 |
| • Density | 1,558.69/sq mi (601.80/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 763 |
| FIPS code | 27-43774 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0648048 |
Monticello ( MON-tih-SEL-oh) is a city next to the Mississippi River in Wright County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 14,455 at the 2020 census.
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Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.94 square miles (23.15 km2), all of it land. The city's latitude is 45.305 degrees North and its longitude is 93.793 degrees West. Its elevation is 922 feet. It is in the Central time zone. Lake Maria State Park is nearby.
History
Monticello was platted in 1854. A post office has been in operation at Monticello since 1855. Monticello was incorporated in 1856.
On May 3, 2006, the Monticello Middle School had an electrical fire from the large amount of rain settling on the roof. The smoke damage to the school caused the school to be closed for the rest of the school year. As a result, middle school and high school students had to share usage of the high school building on an alternate-day schedule. The school year did not get extended, and the clean up was completed in time for the 2006–2007 school year. [1] [2]
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 290 | — | |
| 1890 | 503 | 73.4% | |
| 1900 | 818 | 62.6% | |
| 1910 | 858 | 4.9% | |
| 1920 | 1,024 | 19.3% | |
| 1930 | 924 | −9.8% | |
| 1940 | 1,076 | 16.5% | |
| 1950 | 1,231 | 14.4% | |
| 1960 | 1,477 | 20.0% | |
| 1970 | 1,636 | 10.8% | |
| 1980 | 2,830 | 73.0% | |
| 1990 | 4,941 | 74.6% | |
| 2000 | 7,868 | 59.2% | |
| 2010 | 12,759 | 62.2% | |
| 2020 | 14,455 | 13.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 104 | — | |
| 1890 | 161 | 54.8% | |
| U.S. Census for Moritzious | |||
As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $45,384, and the median income for a family was $53,566. Males had a median income of $41,057 versus $25,854 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,229. About 4.2% of families and 4.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.8% of those under age 18 and 7.4% of those age 65 or over.
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 12,759 people, 4,693 households, and 3,164 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,427.2 inhabitants per square mile (551.0/km2). There were 4,973 housing units at an average density of 556.3 per square mile (214.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 92.6% White, 1.5% African American, 0.5% Native American, 1.0% Asian, 2.3% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.4% of the population.
There were 4,693 households, of which 43.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.2% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.6% were non-families. 25.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.23.
The median age in the city was 31.4 years. 30.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 33.3% were from 25 to 44; 18.7% were from 45 to 64; and 9.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.2% male and 50.8% female.
Economy
In anticipation of rapid population growth, Monticello created a comprehensive growth plan in 1996. A new high school was constructed in 1999. A new highway interchange was completed in 2006 on the east end of town, allowing residents full access to Interstate 94 from Wright County Road 18. Since 2002, many retail outlets have been constructed, including Fleet Farm, Wal-Mart Supercenter, SuperTarget store, Muller Family Movie Theatre, River City Extreme Bowling & Restaurant, Home Depot, Marshalls, Applebee's, Taco John's, Arby's, Dollar Tree, Auto Zone, Aldi and Goodwill. This planned growth has also brought new auto dealerships, hotels, and industrial development. A 2004 annexation agreement with Monticello Township is expected to help sustain Monticello's growth for the next twenty years.
Top employers
According to Monticello's 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), its top employers are:
| # | Employer | # of Employees |
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| 1 | Xcel Energy (Northern States) | 600 |
| 2 | ISD No. 882 (Monticello) | 576 |
| 3 | CentraCare Medical Center (New River) | 500 |
| 4 | Cargill Kitchen Solutions (Sunny Fresh) | 350 |
| 5 | Wal-Mart Supercenter | 300 |
| 6 | City of Monticello | 230 |
| Home Depot | 150 | |
| Target | 150 | |
| 9 | Ultra Machine Corporation | 140 |
| Cub Foods | 100 | |
| WSI Industries, Inc. | 100 |
* denotes tied ranks
Education
Monticello is in the Monticello School District. Parts of nearby Monticello Township are in St. Michael-Albertville Schools.
Monticello High School is Wright County's third-largest school, with an estimated attendance of 1,314. The school's athletic teams were formerly known as the Redmen and are now the Magic.
Notable people
- Tobias Mealey – early Minnesota pioneer and politician. A significant reason that the Rand House was built in Monticello (for his daughter).
- Joel Przybilla – an American professional basketball player, who last played for the Milwaukee Bucks of the NBA. He is a Monticello High School alumnus.
See also
In Spanish: Monticello (Minnesota) para niños
