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Monterey

Kentucky · 112 residents · 0.257 sq mi
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Population has fallen 33% since 2000, a loss of 55 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $44,000. The poverty rate of 21.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
112
−33%since 2000
from 167 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
436 / sq mi
−33%since 2000
from 650 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
+43%since 2000
from 29.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
751031311591871990201020202024Monterey
202492
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$32,644
+286%since 2000
from $8,452 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.6%
−11.9 ptssince 2000
from 33.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade31.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade18.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$44,000
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
76.1%
−14.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.9% in 2000
23.9% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(110)
Black0.9%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.2%(2)
Diversity Score
2
+47%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.6%
+32.6 ptssince 2000
from 54.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
+31%since 2000
from 23.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 95.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 2.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.9%
−20.4 ptssince 2011
from 74.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.3%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.9%
+20.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
Female
43.1%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−95.4 ptssince 2013
from 95.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monterey, Kentucky?

Monterey, Kentucky has about 112 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Monterey, Kentucky expensive?

In Monterey, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $44,000.

How educated are people in Monterey, Kentucky?

About 8.5% 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 21.6% 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 42 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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

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