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North El Monte

California · 3,730 residents · 0.425 sq mi
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North El Monte is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,509. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $665,300. With a median age of 46.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 124%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,730
+1%since 2000
from 3,703 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
8,776 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 8,713 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.7
+21%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024North El Monte
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,509
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,583 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,786
+118%since 2000
from $19,192 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance11.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information4.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$665,300
+124%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $197,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,923
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $896 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
28.6% rent
Afford Score
8.3
+104%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic21.3%(793)
Black1.7%(65)
Hispanic / Latino28.9%(1,079)
Asian45.5%(1,697)
Other3.3%(125)
Diversity Score83.5%(3,114)
Diversity Score
83
+4%since 2000
from 80 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.6%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 24.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+33%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.0%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 64.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.1%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
47.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
36.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.1%
−80.2 ptssince 2013
from 87.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North El Monte, California?

North El Monte, California has about 3,730 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North El Monte, California earns about $80,509 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 $665,300, and the typical rent is about $1,923 a month.

How educated are people in North El Monte, California?

About 35.6% 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 10.8% 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 346 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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