This was 20 percent lower than the state average of 36 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 5,255.
89.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Monticello for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 395 | 10.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,534 | 39.3 |
| GED or alternative credential | 332 | 8.5 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 215 | 5.5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 799 | 20.5 |
| Associate's degree | 234 | 6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 217 | 5.6 |
| Master's degree | 152 | 3.9 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 23 | 0.6 |
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