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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Montebello

California · 62,150 residents · 8.328 sq mi
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Montebello has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $38,805. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $195,100. Despite a median home value of $195,100, the poverty rate sits 37% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

62,150
+4%since 1990
from 59,564 in 1990
1990 – 2025
7,463 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 7,152 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.4
+4%since 1990
from 30.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
59K60K62K63K64K1990201020202024Montebello
202461K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$38,805
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,441 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,125
+23%since 1990
from $12,276 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.0%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 14.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$195,100
−30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $211,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$698
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $623 in 1990
US average: $602
47.5%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 48.4% in 1990
52.5% rent
5.0
−25%since 1990
from 6.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic47.3%(28,198)
Black0.8%(470)
Hispanic / Latino67%(39,910)
Asian15.4%(9,186)
Diversity Score87.8%(52,304)
2000
White, non-Hispanic11.1%(6,911)
Black0.6%(395)
Hispanic / Latino74.6%(46,347)
Asian11.4%(7,075)
Diversity Score48.9%(30,374)
49
−44%since 1990
from 88 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.3%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 14.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
62.1%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 60.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.2%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.2 min
−20%since 1990
from 23.9 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 Montebello, California?

Montebello, California has about 62,150 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Montebello, California?

The typical household in Montebello, California earns about $38,805 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Montebello, California expensive?

In Montebello, California, the median home is worth about $195,100, and the typical rent is about $698 a month.

How educated are people in Montebello, California?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Montebello, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Montebello, California?

About 17.0% of people in Montebello, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Montebello, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Montebello, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,586 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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