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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Monte Rio

California · 1,008 residents · 1.905 sq mi
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Monte Rio has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,125. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value is $135,800. With a median age of 42.1, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 41% less than the California median. Despite a median home value of $135,800, the poverty rate sits 52% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 33.0
Average education
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,008
−9%vs 2000
vs 1,104 in 2000
1990 – 2024
529 / sq mi
−9%vs 2000
vs 580 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
42.1
−3%vs 2000
vs 43.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
7248469681K1K1990201020202024Monte Rio
2024876
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,125
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $38,299 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$13,785
−32%vs 2000
vs $20,262 in 2000
US average: $14,340
20.1%
+4.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$135,800
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $178,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$454
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $681 in 2000
US average: $450
54.7%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 55.4% in 2000
45.3% rent
6.4
+38%vs 2000
vs 4.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(969)
Black0.5%(6)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(81)
Asian0.7%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.6%(227)
1990
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(962)
Black2.1%(21)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(18)
Asian1.7%(17)
Other0.8%(8)
Diversity Score15%(151)
15
−27%vs 2000
vs 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.0%
−10.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 29.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
88.8%
−4.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 92.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.4%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

32.3 min
+14%vs 2000
vs 28.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Monte Rio, California?

Monte Rio, California has about 1,008 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Monte Rio, California earns about $21,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Monte Rio, California expensive?

In Monte Rio, California, the median home is worth about $135,800, and the typical rent is about $454 a month.

How educated are people in Monte Rio, California?

About 19.0% of adults age 25 and over in Monte Rio, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Monte Rio, California?

About 20.1% of people in Monte Rio, 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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