Monticello, Mississippi
Monticello: County seat of Lawrence County, Mississippi, USA
About
Monticello is a city located in the county of Lawrence in the U.S. state of Mississippi. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,571 and a population density of 142 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,447 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Monticello
| Population : | 1,447 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Mississippi (United States) |
| County : | Lawrence County |
| Postal code : | 39654 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 601 |
| Area : | 11.04 km2 |
| Altitude : | 194 feet / 59 meters |
| Capital city : | Monticello is capital of Lawrence County |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 19:45:29 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 131 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -8.57% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Monticello is located at 31°33'14"N 90°6'26"W (31.5537800, -90.1073100).
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- Official Website
Official website of Monticello
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Monticello decreased by 8.57% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,571 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,540 | -2.01% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,529 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,516 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,518 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,523 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,528 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,495 | -2.21% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,465 | -2.05% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,472 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,447 | -1.73% | estimation process |
Other Places in Monticello
1 Monticello Town Hall
202 Jefferson St, Monticello, MS 39654 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Monticello (6)
People born in Monticello, including 7th Secretary of Education Rod Paige, basketball player Al Jefferson, blues musician Byther Smith, .
List
- Jim Pace (American racing driver) he was born in 01/02/1961
- Matthew Wells (American football player) he was born in 26/11/1990
- Katherine Ettl (American sculptor) she was born in 01/01/1911
Schools in Monticello
College & universities near Monticello, MS
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 175573 | Copiah-Lincoln Community College | Wesson (MS) | 39191 |
Stations (8)
Amtrak & bus stations near Monticello, MS
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRH | Brookhaven | East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave. | RAIL |
| HAZ | Hazlehurst station | North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St. | RAIL |
| MCB | McComb | 114 Northeast Railroad Ave. | RAIL |
| HBI | Hattiesburg, MS | 7297 US Highway 49 | BUS |
| HBG | Hattiesburg station | 308 Newman St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Monticello
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Monticell Post Office | Monticello (MS) | 39654 |
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Other cities in Lawrence County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lawrence County , MS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| New Hebron | 413 | Town of the United States |
| Silver Creek | 197 | Human settlement in Lawrence County, Mississippi, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Monticello distances to largest Mississippi cities
