Monticello, Illinois
Monticello: City in Piatt County, Illinois, United States
About
Monticello is a city located in the county of Piatt in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,548 and a population density of 556 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,557 inhabitants.
The city was created 195 years ago in 1828.
Quick Facts about Monticello
| Population : | 5,557 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Piatt County |
| Postal code : | 61856 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 217 |
| Area : | 9.98 km2 |
| Altitude : | 659 feet / 201 meters |
| Capital city : | Monticello is capital of Piatt County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1829 (195 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 23:44:21 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 557 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0.16% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Monticello is located at 40°1'40"N 88°34'24"W (40.0278100, -88.5734000).
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- Official Website
Official website of Monticello
Demographics
The population of Monticello increased by 0.16% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 5,548 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,537 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,479 | -1.06% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,531 | 0.94% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,528 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,513 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,580 | 1.2% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,560 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,561 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,561 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,557 | -0.07% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Monticello
1 Allerton Park & Retreat Center
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2 Monticello Railway Museum
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People born in Monticello (5)
People born in Monticello, including writer and musician Andrew Peterson, journalist George Nonte, United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient Robert C. Burke, .
List
- Rolla Coral McMillen (American politician) he was born in 05/10/1880
- Harry Combes (American basketball player-coach) he was born in 03/03/1915
Schools in Monticello
College & universities near Monticello, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 147916 | Parkland College | Champaign (IL) | 61821-1899 |
Stations (12)
Amtrak & bus stations near Monticello, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHM | Illinois Terminal | 45 East University Ave. | RAIL |
| RTL | Rantoul | West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves. | RAIL |
| MAT | Mattoon station | 1718 Broadway Ave. | RAIL |
| BNL | Uptown Station | 100 East Parkinson St. | RAIL |
| LCN | Lincoln | Broadway and North Chicago Sts. | RAIL |
Post offices near Monticello
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Monticell Post Office | Monticello (IL) | 61856 |
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Other cities in Piatt County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Piatt County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bement | 1,661 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Blue Ridge | 1,416 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Cerro Gordo | 1,337 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Mansfield | 939 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Hammond | 478 | Village in Illinois |
| De Land | 423 | Village in Piatt County, Illinois, United States |
| Cisco | 242 | Village in Piatt County, Illinois, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Monticello distances to largest Illinois cities
