Monticello Township, Wright County, Minnesota

Monticello Township is a township in Wright County, Minnesota. About 3,328 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 36.7 sq mi (95.1 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It has its own local government.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
3,328 ± 27
County
Wright County
School district
Monticello Public School District
Land area
36.7 sq mi (95.1 km²)
Type
TownshipIts own local government
Time zone
Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
Median household income
$123,200 ± $12,331
Median home value
$370,800 ± $16,064
Water area
3.13 sq mi (8.1 km²)
State
Minnesota
Census code (GEOID)
2717143792
Coordinates (central point)
45.265545, -93.834751

These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Bordering areas, nearest first

  1. Monticello (city)3.1 mi northeast
  2. Buffalo Township5.0 mi south
  3. Maple Lake Township6.3 mi west
  4. Silver Creek Township7.2 mi northwest
  5. Big Lake Township, Sherburne County7.8 mi northeast
  6. St. Michael (city)8.4 mi southeast
  7. Becker (city)8.7 mi north
  8. Otsego (city)10 mi east

These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Monticello Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.

Other townships in Wright County, largest first

  1. Rockford Township3,407 people
  2. Franklin Township2,904 people
  3. Silver Creek Township2,582 people
  4. Corinna Township2,559 people
  5. Maple Lake Township2,490 people
  6. Marysville Township2,292 people
  7. Buffalo Township1,808 people
  8. French Lake Township1,585 people
  9. Chatham Township1,546 people
  10. Southside Township1,360 people
  11. Albion Township1,343 people
  12. Clearwater Township1,334 people
All 17
  1. Woodland Township1,120 people
  2. Cokato Township1,106 people
  3. Middleville Township1,045 people
  4. Stockholm Township991 people
  5. Victor Township961 people

People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Wright County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.

Sunrise and sunset in Monticello Township

Longest day
15 hours 39 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
8 hours 44 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:26 AM around June 15
Latest sunrise
8:01 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
4:32 PM around December 10
Latest sunset
9:07 PM around June 26

Clocks go forward an hour on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, so sunrise and sunset jump an hour later in March and an hour earlier in November.

Sunrise and sunset on the 15th of each month
DaySunriseSunsetDaylight
Jan 157:50 AM4:58 PM9 h 8 min
Feb 157:16 AM5:42 PM10 h 26 min
Mar 157:28 AM7:21 PM11 h 53 min
Apr 156:30 AM8:01 PM13 h 31 min
May 155:45 AM8:38 PM14 h 53 min
Jun 155:26 AM9:04 PM15 h 38 min
Jul 155:41 AM9:00 PM15 h 19 min
Aug 156:16 AM8:22 PM14 h 6 min
Sep 156:53 AM7:26 PM12 h 33 min
Oct 157:31 AM6:30 PM10 h 59 min
Nov 157:13 AM4:45 PM9 h 32 min
Dec 157:47 AM4:33 PM8 h 46 min

Approximate times for a flat horizon at the central point; the days move by a day or so from year to year. Hills and weather can change what you see.

Before using this answer on a form

A township line is not always the line on your mail: a mailing address can name another town or post office, and school districts, ZIP Codes and tax districts follow their own lines. For taxes, voting or permits, check the full address with Wright County or the local office.

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