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North El Monte

California · 4,086 residents · 0.425 sq mi
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North El Monte is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $99,447. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $863,400. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 140%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,086
+10%since 2000
from 3,703 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
9,614 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 8,713 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.9
+16%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024North El Monte
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$99,447
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,583 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,623
+138%since 2000
from $19,192 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.6%
+22.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.444
+33%since 2010
from 0.333 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance12.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$863,400
+140%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $197,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,366
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $896 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.1%
−13.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
35.9% rent
Vacancy rate
2.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
39.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.7
+114%since 2000
from 4.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
62
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic46.1%(1,706)
Black0.5%(17)
Hispanic / Latino25.3%(936)
Asian26%(962)
Other0%
Diversity Score80.1%(2,965)
2024
White, non-Hispanic15.9%(648)
Black1.1%(45)
Hispanic / Latino35.6%(1,454)
Asian44.7%(1,828)
Other2.7%(111)
Diversity Score80.9%(3,306)
Diversity Score
81
+1%since 2000
from 80 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.2%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 24.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+25%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.2%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 64.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.6%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
49.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
41.1%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
−43.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2012
from 10.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.1%
−84.2 ptssince 2013
from 87.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.0%
+14.4 ptssince 2017
from 81.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
46.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 45.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
18.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2016
from 20.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North El Monte, California?

North El Monte, California has about 4,086 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North El Monte, California?

The typical household in North El Monte, California earns about $99,447 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North El Monte, California expensive?

In North El Monte, California, the median home is worth about $863,400, and the typical rent is about $2,366 a month.

How educated are people in North El Monte, California?

About 39.2% of adults age 25 and over in North El Monte, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North El Monte, California?

About 8.0% of people in North El Monte, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has North El Monte, California grown since 1990?

Yes, North El Monte, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 702 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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