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Monson

California · 188 residents · 0.202 sq mi
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Monson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $12,321. The city has more than doubled in size since 2011, adding 155 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $271,400. At a median age of 27.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 80% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 27.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
188
+470%vs 2011
vs 33 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
931 / sq mi
+470%vs 2011
vs 163 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
27.2
−52%vs 2011
vs 56.2 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
0104208311415201020202024Monson
2024162
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$12,321
−64%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $35,417 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$8,613
−52%vs 2011
vs $18,018 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.1%
−5.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.3% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
62.2%
+37.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.2% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.440
+18%vs 2011
vs 0.372 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing57.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction57.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$271,400
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $316,700 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2019
Median gross rent
$527
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $625 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.6%
−2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.3% in 2011
44.9% rent
Vacancy rate
17.8%
−17.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.8% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
68.0%
+38.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
22.0
+146%vs 2011
vs 8.9 in 2011
2010 – 2019
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic66.7%(22)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino33.3%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score55.6%(18)
2010
White, non-Hispanic18.1%(34)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino78.2%(147)
Asian1.6%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score41.8%(79)
Diversity Score
42
−25%vs 2011
vs 56 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.2%
−2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.5% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
41.7%
−35.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 77.4% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.2%
−2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.5% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
33.3%
+33.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
66.7%
−33.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−20.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
42.9%
−57.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.3%
+33.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.7%
−9.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 66.7% in 2011
Female
42.3%
+9.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.3% in 2011
Foreign born
25.2%
+7.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.2% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.2%
−5.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.7% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monson, California?

Monson, California has about 188 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Monson, California?

The typical household in Monson, California earns about $12,321 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Monson, California expensive?

In Monson, California, the median home is worth about $271,400, and the typical rent is about $527 a month.

How educated are people in Monson, California?

About 4.2% of adults age 25 and over in Monson, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Monson, California?

About 62.2% of people in Monson, California live below the federal poverty line.

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