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A city of 5,753 people in Kentucky
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City in Kentucky, United States1801Established
5,753Population
5.9 sq miArea
922 ftElevation
Monticello is a city in Wayne County, Kentucky, United States. It is the seat of its county. Its population was 5,753 at the time of the 2020 United States census. Monticello claims to be "the Houseboat Capital of the World", as numerous houseboat manufacturers operate in the city. The city is located along Lake Cumberland. Its economy is built on serving the recreational and tourist traffic to the lake.
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ZIP code42633
Area code606
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DistrictWayne CountySchools8
Monticello Elementary SchoolElementary · Grades 3–5 · 664 students
Bell Elementary SchoolElementary · Grades 1–2 · 432 students
Walker Early Learning CenterElementary · Grades PK–K · 358 students
Wayne County Middle SchoolMiddle · Grades 6–8 · 646 students
Wayne County High SchoolHigh · Grades 9–12 · 895 students
Wayne County Learning AcademyHigh · Grades 6–12 · 26 students
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