Jobs, pay and daily life in Monticello, from official statistics with source and year on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Monticello is a city in Kentucky with 5,753 residents. The median household earns $44,952 a year and the median rent is $779 a month, which is 20.8% of the median household income. We could not match it to a metropolitan area in the BLS wage tables, so metro pay data is not shown.
How Monticello compares. Among the 80 largest places in Kentucky, Monticello is #79 by population, #77 for college degrees (#1 = most), #4 for remote work (#1 = most), #71 for household income (#1 = highest). Its county, Wayne County, is #116 of 120 counties for average pay ($39,309).
Monticello has 5,753 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 0.1% of the population of Kentucky. It covers 6 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 945 people per square mile. The median age is 40.6, 4% older than the state median (40.6 against 39.1).
The median gross rent is $779 a month (rent plus utilities), 19% below the state median ($779 against $967). Over a year that is 20.8% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so the typical household is under that line. The median home value is $132,400, which is 2.9 times the median household income ($44,952); a ratio under 4 usually means ownership is within reach for many households. 53.8% of households own their home, 21% below the state average (53.8% against 68.3%). A low ownership share points to a rental-heavy market with more apartments and shorter stays.
In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of Wayne County was 6.2%. 56.8% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in Wayne County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.
Among workers, 57.4% drive alone, 0.5% use public transit, 1.4% walk, 20.2% work from home. 14.6% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 16% above the state average (14.6% against 12.5%). Remote work is more common than in the state as a whole, which widens the set of employers a resident can work for without moving.
13.3% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 52% below the state share (13.3% against 27.6%). 2.4% of residents were born outside the United States, 49% below the state share (2.4% against 4.7%). The poverty rate is 30.4%, 89% above the state rate (30.4% against 16.1%).
The warmest month is Jul, averaging 77°F (24.9°C), and the coolest is Jan at 34°F (1.0°C). About 1,349 mm (53 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; Jul is the wettest month (144 mm) and Sep the driest (92 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.
Closest cities in this guide: Somerset (22 miles, similar rent); Corbin (42 miles, rent 6% lower); Campbellsville (44 miles, rent 12% lower); London (46 miles, rent 5% higher). Rent differences are against Monticello; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.
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There are 288 federal postings open in Kentucky (USAJOBS, state level; we do not have a city filter for them). Private-sector jobs are not in this feed.
No metropolitan wage table is matched to this city. Employment shares of residents by industry (ACS):
| Industry ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 26.8% |
| Manufacturing | 15.3% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 13.3% |
| Retail trade | 9.0% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 8.7% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 6.9% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 6.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 5.7% |
| Public administration | 4.2% |
| Construction | 2.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.1% |
| Information | 0.4% |
| Other services | 0.3% |
Cities have no official GDP or payroll count of their own. These figures are for the county where Monticello lies and cover the whole county, not only the city.
| County ⇅ | Population ⇅ | GDP (2024) ⇅ | GDP per resident ⇅ | Jobs (QCEW 2024) ⇅ | Employer sites ⇅ | Average annual pay ⇅ | Job change vs 2023 ⇅ | Unemployment rate ⇅ | Labour force ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne County | 19,602 | $560 million | $28,577 | 5,231 | 455 | $39,309 | -2.0% | 6.2% | 6,775 |
| Industry ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Share of private jobs ⇅ | Average annual pay ⇅ | Concentration vs US (location quotient) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 983 | 37.1% | $37,905 | 2.29 |
| Retail trade | 681 | 25.7% | $31,365 | 1.30 |
| Accommodation and food services | 355 | 13.4% | $18,047 | 0.75 |
| Administrative and waste services | 234 | 8.8% | $40,817 | 0.76 |
| Wholesale trade | 122 | 4.6% | $35,848 | 0.59 |
| Arts, entertainment, recreation | 100 | 3.8% | $31,019 | 1.14 |
| Information | 88 | 3.3% | $33,890 | 0.90 |
| Construction | 55 | 2.1% | $44,891 | 0.20 |
| Other services (except public administration) | 33 | 1.2% | $23,991 | 0.21 |
QCEW counts jobs covered by unemployment insurance; sectors with too few employers are withheld by BLS. Latest-month unemployment is preliminary.
| How residents get to work ⇅ | Share ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 57.4% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 1.4% |
| Work from home | 20.2% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 14.6% |
Shares are of workers aged 16 and over; they describe residents, wherever they work.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $44,952 |
| Income per person | $23,028 |
| Median gross rent per month | $779 |
| Yearly rent as share of median household income | 20.8% |
| Median home value | $132,400 |
| Homeowners | 53.8% |
| Poverty rate | 30.4% |
| Price level of the metro area (US = 100) | n/a |
| Metro median pay, all occupations | n/a |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
State tax: Flat 3.50%.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median age | 40.6 |
| High school or higher (25+) | 84.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 13.3% |
| Born abroad | 2.4% |
| Labour force participation (16+) | 56.8% |
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| Month ⇅ | Mean temperature (°C) ⇅ | Mean temperature (°F) ⇅ | Precipitation (mm) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1.0 | 34 | 99 |
| Feb | 2.8 | 37 | 118 |
| Mar | 7.9 | 46 | 109 |
| Apr | 13.7 | 57 | 132 |
| May | 18.7 | 66 | 128 |
| Jun | 23.0 | 73 | 111 |
| Jul | 24.9 | 77 | 144 |
| Aug | 24.6 | 76 | 101 |
| Sep | 21.2 | 70 | 92 |
| Oct | 14.6 | 58 | 92 |
| Nov | 7.8 | 46 | 97 |
| Dec | 3.2 | 38 | 126 |
Satellite-reanalysis climatology on a grid of roughly 50 km, so it smooths local effects (hills, coast, city heat). It is not a weather-station record.
| City ⇅ | State ⇅ | Distance (straight line) ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset | KY | 22 mi | 12,216 | $34,704 | $775 |
| Corbin | KY | 42 mi | 8,246 | $51,065 | $733 |
| Campbellsville | KY | 44 mi | 11,622 | $49,644 | $685 |
| London | KY | 46 mi | 7,561 | $47,591 | $815 |
| Lebanon | KY | 55 mi | 6,430 | $45,479 | $701 |
| Danville | KY | 55 mi | 17,327 | $52,646 | $762 |
| Fairfield Glade | TN | 58 mi | 9,487 | $71,682 | $1,310 |
| Berea | KY | 60 mi | 15,786 | $59,495 | $835 |
| Cookeville | TN | 60 mi | 36,088 | $51,375 | $917 |
| Glasgow | KY | 60 mi | 15,197 | $43,074 | $849 |
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5,753 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).
$779 a month (ACS 2020–2024), which is 20.8% of the median household income.
$44,952 (ACS 2020–2024, in 2024 dollars).
6.2% (BLS county, Wayne County (latest month 2026M09)).
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