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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Montclair

California · 28,434 residents · 5.531 sq mi
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Montclair has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $33,084. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $135,200. At a median age of 28.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Despite a median home value of $135,200, the poverty rate sits 26% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 28.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

28,434
−14%vs 2000
vs 33,049 in 2000
1990 – 2025
5,141 / sq mi
−14%vs 2000
vs 5,975 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
28.7
−1%vs 2000
vs 29.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
27K31K34K37K40K1990201020202024Montclair
202438K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,084
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $40,797 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,530
−15%vs 2000
vs $13,556 in 2000
US average: $14,340
16.7%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$135,200
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $132,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$613
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $671 in 2000
US average: $450
61.4%
+0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 60.6% in 2000
38.6% rent
4.1
+26%vs 2000
vs 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic23.6%(7,784)
Black6%(1,986)
Hispanic / Latino60%(19,823)
Asian8%(2,641)
Other0%
Diversity Score69.1%(22,845)
1990
White, non-Hispanic61.7%(17,555)
Black9.4%(2,679)
Hispanic / Latino37.5%(10,676)
Asian6.8%(1,932)
Other22%(6,268)
Diversity Score86.4%(24,567)
86
+25%vs 2000
vs 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.1%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
68.1%
+7.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 60.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.8%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.4 min
+18%vs 2000
vs 22.4 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 Montclair, California?

Montclair, California has about 28,434 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Montclair, California?

The typical household in Montclair, California earns about $33,084 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Montclair, California expensive?

In Montclair, California, the median home is worth about $135,200, and the typical rent is about $613 a month.

How educated are people in Montclair, California?

About 10.1% of adults age 25 and over in Montclair, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Montclair, California?

About 16.7% of people in Montclair, 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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