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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

326
+14%since 2023
from 285 in 2023
2010 – 2024
115 / sq mi
+14%since 2023
from 101 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
53.1
+91%since 2023
from 27.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
193329466602739201020202024Monterey
2024326
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$139,519
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$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%
16.0%
−40.2 ptssince 2023
from 56.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$202,200
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
80.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 80.9% in 2023
19.5% rent
21.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 25.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
7.6%
−7.5 ptssince 2023
from 15.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
1.4
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(260)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.8%(25)
Diversity Score20%(57)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92%(300)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other8%(26)
Diversity Score18.3%(60)
18
−8%since 2023
from 20 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

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%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

43.9 min
US average: 26.5
67.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 64.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
11.6%
−24.3 ptssince 2023
from 35.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
20.6%
+20.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−11.4 ptssince 2023
from 11.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
52.7%
+30.5 ptssince 2023
from 22.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
5.2%
−17.9 ptssince 2023
from 23.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
38.1%
+22.7 ptssince 2023
from 15.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

50.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 47.7% in 2023
49.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 52.3% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
3.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
36.8%
+20.0 ptssince 2023
from 16.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
8.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
96.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
92.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 89.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
8.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.7% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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