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Monterey

Louisiana · 326 residents · 2.834 sq mi
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Monterey is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $139,519. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 53.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 130% more than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
80% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
326
+14%since 2023
from 285 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
115 / sq mi
+14%since 2023
from 101 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
53.1
+91%since 2023
from 27.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
193329466602739201020202024Monterey
2024326
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 99.8%(32)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.5%(18)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3414.7%(48)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.3%(37)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5415%(49)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 648%(26)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7429.4%(96)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840.9%(3)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over5.2%(17)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$139,519
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$92,598
+149%since 2023
from $37,207 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
84.1%
+41.4 ptssince 2023
from 42.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.0%
−40.2 ptssince 2023
from 56.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.346
−46%since 2023
from 0.643 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing38.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction20.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance20.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Manufacturing18.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Information18.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services14.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$202,200
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
80.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 80.9% in 2023
19.5% rent
Vacancy rate
21.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 25.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.6%
−7.5 ptssince 2023
from 15.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.4
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
52
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(260)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.8%(25)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92%(300)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other8%(26)
Diversity Score
18
−8%since 2023
from 20 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
American7.1%(23)
English3.1%(10)
French2.1%(7)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest French population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.5%
−10.0 ptssince 2023
from 12.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.7%
+20.8 ptssince 2023
from 70.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
43.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 64.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.6%
−24.3 ptssince 2023
from 35.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
20.6%
+20.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−11.4 ptssince 2023
from 11.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.7%
+30.5 ptssince 2023
from 22.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.2%
−17.9 ptssince 2023
from 23.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.1%
+22.7 ptssince 2023
from 15.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 47.7% in 2023
Female
49.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 52.3% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
36.8%
+20.0 ptssince 2023
from 16.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 89.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.7% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married17%(28)
Married46.7%(77)
Widowed1.8%(3)
Divorced34.5%(57)
Women 15+
Never married22.5%(29)
Married54.3%(70)
Widowed17.8%(23)
Divorced5.4%(7)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monterey, Louisiana?

Monterey, Louisiana has about 326 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Monterey, Louisiana?

The typical household in Monterey, Louisiana earns about $139,519 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Monterey, Louisiana expensive?

In Monterey, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $202,200.

How educated are people in Monterey, Louisiana?

About 2.5% of adults age 25 and over in Monterey, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Monterey, Louisiana?

About 16.0% of people in Monterey, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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