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North El Monte

California · 3,723 residents · 0.425 sq mi
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North El Monte is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $71,199. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $492,700. With a median age of 42.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 97%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,723
+1%since 2000
from 3,703 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
8,760 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 8,713 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.2
+9%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024North El Monte
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,199
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,583 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,566
+44%since 2000
from $19,192 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
45.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.333
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$492,700
+97%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $197,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,204
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $896 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
56.6%
−20.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
24.6% rent
Vacancy rate
1.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.0%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.9
+70%since 2000
from 4.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic32%(1,193)
Black0.7%(27)
Hispanic / Latino26.9%(1,002)
Asian38.4%(1,431)
Other6.3%(234)
Diversity Score87.5%(3,258)
Diversity Score
88
+9%since 2000
from 80 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 24.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.4 min
+42%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
6.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.2%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
50.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
36.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.1%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North El Monte, California?

North El Monte, California has about 3,723 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North El Monte, California earns about $71,199 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 $492,700, and the typical rent is about $1,204 a month.

How educated are people in North El Monte, California?

About 24.6% 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 4.1% 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 339 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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