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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

South El Monte

California · 20,850 residents · 2.844 sq mi
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South El Monte has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $27,074. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $161,600. At a median age of 25.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Despite a median home value of $161,600, the poverty rate sits 60% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 25.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

20,850
−1%vs 2000
vs 21,144 in 2000
1990 – 2025
7,331 / sq mi
−1%vs 2000
vs 7,435 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
25.3
−6%vs 2000
vs 26.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
19K20K20K21K22K1990201020202024South El Monte
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,074
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $34,656 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,043
−21%vs 2000
vs $10,130 in 2000
US average: $14,340
21.2%
+2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$161,600
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $152,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$592
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $684 in 2000
US average: $450
49.0%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 49.0% in 2000
51.0% rent
6.0
+35%vs 2000
vs 4.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic4.8%(1,005)
Black0.1%(29)
Hispanic / Latino86%(18,190)
Asian8.3%(1,749)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.8%(6,304)
1990
White, non-Hispanic65.8%(13,718)
Black0.8%(174)
Hispanic / Latino84.4%(17,594)
Asian5.2%(1,088)
Other28.2%(5,870)
Diversity Score79.9%(16,656)
80
+168%vs 2000
vs 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

3.5%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
36.6%
+1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 35.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.2%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.2 min
+20%vs 2000
vs 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in South El Monte, California?

South El Monte, California has about 20,850 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in South El Monte, California earns about $27,074 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South El Monte, California expensive?

In South El Monte, California, the median home is worth about $161,600, and the typical rent is about $592 a month.

How educated are people in South El Monte, California?

About 3.5% of adults age 25 and over in South El Monte, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 21.2% of people in South El Monte, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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