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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Montara

California · 2,950 residents · 3.877 sq mi
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Montara is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $95,326. Population has grown 17% since 1990. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $472,300. With a median age of 40.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 101% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,950
+17%since 1990
from 2,525 in 1990
1990 – 2024
761 / sq mi
+17%since 1990
from 651 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.9
+15%since 1990
from 35.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Montara
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$95,326
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $63,146 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$44,360
+62%since 1990
from $27,421 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.4%
−3.6 ptssince 1990
from 6.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$472,300
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $334,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,402
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $1,001 in 1990
US average: $602
82.1%
−3.5 ptssince 1990
from 85.6% in 1990
17.9% rent
5.0
−6%since 1990
from 5.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(2,428)
Black0.4%(9)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(129)
Asian1.5%(37)
Diversity Score20%(505)
2000
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(2,457)
Black1%(29)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(267)
Asian3.7%(108)
Diversity Score31.5%(930)
32
+58%since 1990
from 20 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

47.2%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 43.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.2%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 93.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
19.0%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 16.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.7 min
−23%since 1990
from 33.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montara, California?

Montara, California has about 2,950 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Montara, California?

The typical household in Montara, California earns about $95,326 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 $472,300, and the typical rent is about $1,402 a month.

How educated are people in Montara, California?

About 47.2% 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 2.4% of people in Montara, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Montara, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Montara, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 425 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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