Monticello is the only city and the county seat of Jefferson County, Florida. The population was 2,589 at the 2020 census, up from 2,506 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Tallahassee, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. Monticello is one of the most charming and historical towns in Florida.
Jefferson County is a county located in the Big Bend region in the northern part of the U.S. state of Florida. As of the 2020 census, the population was 14,510. Its county seat is Monticello. Jefferson County is your perfect vacation destination, with new and exciting discoveries around every corner.