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Montebello

California · 62,500 residents · 8.328 sq mi
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Montebello has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,881. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $456,500.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 85%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
62,500
+1%since 2000
from 62,150 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,505 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 7,463 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.7
+11%since 2000
from 31.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
59K60K62K63K64K1990201020202024Montebello
202461K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,881
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,805 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,373
+35%since 2000
from $15,125 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$456,500
+85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $195,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,045
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $698 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.5%
−15.0 ptssince 2000
from 47.5% in 2000
53.9% rent
Vacancy rate
5.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
42.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
9.0
+78%since 2000
from 5.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic11.1%(6,911)
Black0.6%(395)
Hispanic / Latino74.6%(46,347)
Asian11.4%(7,075)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.9%(30,374)
2010
White, non-Hispanic8.5%(5,325)
Black0.6%(380)
Hispanic / Latino79.3%(49,578)
Asian10.6%(6,646)
Other1%(628)
Diversity Score44.2%(27,596)
Diversity Score
44
−10%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+49%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
6.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.3%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
38.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.4%
−42.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montebello, California?

Montebello, California has about 62,500 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Montebello, California?

The typical household in Montebello, California earns about $50,881 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 $456,500, and the typical rent is about $1,045 a month.

How educated are people in Montebello, California?

About 16.3% 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 14.9% 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 2,936 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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