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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Monterey

California · 29,674 residents · 8.645 sq mi
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Monterey is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $49,109. Population has declined 7% since 1990. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $392,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
46% 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

29,674
−7%since 1990
from 31,954 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,433 / sq mi
−7%since 1990
from 3,696 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.1
+14%since 1990
from 31.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
27K29K30K31K32K1990201020202024Monterey
202430K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$49,109
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,727 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$27,133
+49%since 1990
from $18,174 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.8%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 6.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$392,200
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $263,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$888
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $709 in 1990
US average: $602
38.5%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 35.8% in 1990
61.5% rent
8.0
+5%since 1990
from 7.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(27,696)
Black2.8%(900)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(2,365)
Asian7.3%(2,336)
Diversity Score42.2%(13,491)
2000
White, non-Hispanic75%(22,246)
Black2.4%(716)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(3,222)
Asian7.3%(2,171)
Diversity Score45.6%(13,541)
46
+8%since 1990
from 42 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

46.2%
+6.4 ptssince 1990
from 39.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.6%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 88.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
18.7%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 15.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.3 min
−20%since 1990
from 14.1 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 Monterey, California?

Monterey, California has about 29,674 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Monterey, California?

The typical household in Monterey, California earns about $49,109 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Monterey, California expensive?

In Monterey, California, the median home is worth about $392,200, and the typical rent is about $888 a month.

How educated are people in Monterey, California?

About 46.2% of adults age 25 and over in Monterey, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Monterey, California?

About 7.8% of people in Monterey, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Monterey, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Monterey, California has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,280 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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