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Monticello, KY

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Population
5,721
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
921 ft
Median Home Value
$132,400
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$779/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$44,952
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in KentuckyPopulation rankingHighest population places in KentuckyNearest larger communityDanville, Kentucky55 miles away · 17,736 residents.

About Monticello

Monticello is a city and the county seat of Wayne County, Kentucky, situated along Elk Creek near Lake Cumberland. Established in 1800 and named for Thomas Jefferson's Virginia estate, the community—self-proclaimed as the Houseboat Capital of the World—had a population of 5,753 at the 2020 census and is served by Wayne County Schools locally.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingSmall Town FitA+99.1rating

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