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El Monte

California · 109,450 residents · 9.557 sq mi
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El Monte has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,874. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $480,100. Households here earn about 32% less than the California median. Despite a median home value of $480,100, the poverty rate sits 36% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 109%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
109,450
−6%since 2000
from 115,965 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
11,452 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 12,134 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.3
+34%since 2000
from 27.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
105K109K114K118K122K1990201020202024El Monte
2024106K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,874
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,439 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,970
+84%since 2000
from $10,316 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.7%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.4%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 26.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 10%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$480,100
+109%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $153,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,351
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $672 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
39.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 41.0% in 2000
60.1% rent
Afford Score
8.9
+89%since 2000
from 4.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic7.4%(8,542)
Black0.6%(640)
Hispanic / Latino72.4%(83,945)
Asian18.4%(21,315)
Other0%
Diversity Score52.7%(61,123)
2020
White, non-Hispanic3.4%(3,667)
Black0.7%(745)
Hispanic / Latino64.7%(70,819)
Asian30.1%(32,940)
Other1.9%(2,091)
Diversity Score62.1%(67,957)
Diversity Score
62
+18%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
61.7%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 44.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+58%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 61.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.6%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
49.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
49.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.3%
−57.3 ptssince 2013
from 69.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in El Monte, California?

El Monte, California has about 109,450 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in El Monte, California?

The typical household in El Monte, California earns about $53,874 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is El Monte, California expensive?

In El Monte, California, the median home is worth about $480,100, and the typical rent is about $1,351 a month.

How educated are people in El Monte, California?

About 13.4% of adults age 25 and over in El Monte, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in El Monte, California?

About 17.4% of people in El Monte, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has El Monte, California grown since 1990?

Yes, El Monte, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,241 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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