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Monterey

Kentucky · 138 residents · 0.257 sq mi
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Monterey has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,442. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 29 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $58,700. The poverty rate of 44.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 48% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
138
−17%since 2000
from 167 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
537 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 650 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.5
+35%since 2000
from 29.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
751031311591871990201020202024Monterey
202492
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,442
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,094 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,541
+48%since 2000
from $8,452 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
44.6%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 33.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.388
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information27.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food6.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,700
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$443
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $625 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.5%
−53.4 ptssince 2000
from 90.9% in 2000
23.2% rent
Vacancy rate
7.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.0%
+25.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+60%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(163)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.6%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.5%(3)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(136)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.6%(5)
Diversity Score
4
+136%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+36.8 ptssince 2000
from 54.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+9%since 2000
from 23.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
94.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 95.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
27.5%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
8.8%
−50.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
Female
63.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
1.5%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monterey, Kentucky?

Monterey, Kentucky has about 138 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Monterey, Kentucky?

The typical household in Monterey, Kentucky earns about $21,442 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Monterey, Kentucky expensive?

In Monterey, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $58,700, and the typical rent is about $443 a month.

How educated are people in Monterey, Kentucky?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in Monterey, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Monterey, Kentucky?

About 44.6% of people in Monterey, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Monterey, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Monterey, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 16 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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