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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Montara

California · 2,525 residents · 3.877 sq mi
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Montara is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $63,146. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $334,300. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents. Households here earn about 76% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.5
US median: 33.0
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,525
−14%vs 2000
vs 2,950 in 2000
1990 – 2024
651 / sq mi
−14%vs 2000
vs 761 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.5
−13%vs 2000
vs 40.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Montara
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$63,146
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $95,326 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$27,421
−38%vs 2000
vs $44,360 in 2000
US average: $14,340
6.0%
+3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$334,300
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $472,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$1,001
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,402 in 2000
US average: $450
85.6%
+3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.1% in 2000
14.4% rent
5.3
+7%vs 2000
vs 5.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(2,457)
Black1%(29)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(267)
Asian3.7%(108)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.5%(930)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(2,428)
Black0.4%(9)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(129)
Asian1.5%(37)
Other2%(51)
Diversity Score20%(505)
20
−37%vs 2000
vs 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

43.8%
−3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 47.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
93.6%
+1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 92.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
16.9%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

33.5 min
+30%vs 2000
vs 25.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Montara, California?

Montara, California has about 2,525 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Montara, California?

The typical household in Montara, California earns about $63,146 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Montara, California expensive?

In Montara, California, the median home is worth about $334,300, and the typical rent is about $1,001 a month.

How educated are people in Montara, California?

About 43.8% of adults age 25 and over in Montara, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Montara, California?

About 6.0% of people in Montara, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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