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Monterey

California · 27,810 residents · 8.645 sq mi
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Monterey is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,271. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $766,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27,810
−6%since 2000
from 29,674 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,217 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 3,433 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.9
+2%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
27K29K30K31K32K1990201020202024Monterey
202430K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,271
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,109 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,283
+30%since 2000
from $27,133 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
38.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$766,800
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $392,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,258
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $888 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
25.1%
−13.5 ptssince 2000
from 38.5% in 2000
64.2% rent
Vacancy rate
8.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
39.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
12.5
+57%since 2000
from 8.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75%(22,246)
Black2.4%(716)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(3,222)
Asian7.3%(2,171)
Other0%
Diversity Score45.6%(13,541)
2010
White, non-Hispanic71.1%(19,786)
Black2.6%(734)
Hispanic / Latino13.7%(3,817)
Asian7.8%(2,157)
Other5.2%(1,436)
Diversity Score58.8%(16,345)
Diversity Score
59
+29%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 46.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 91.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
20.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.1 min
+33%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
55.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
18.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
3.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
45.9%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
19.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.5%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monterey, California?

Monterey, California has about 27,810 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Monterey, California?

The typical household in Monterey, California earns about $61,271 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 $766,800, and the typical rent is about $1,258 a month.

How educated are people in Monterey, California?

About 47.8% 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 10.6% 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 4,144 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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