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CITY · 2010 ACS

Monterey

Louisiana · 439 residents · 2.834 sq mi
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Monterey has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,109. Population has fallen 31% since 2011, a loss of 193 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $125,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% 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
439
−31%vs 2011
vs 632 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
155 / sq mi
−31%vs 2011
vs 223 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
35.3
−9%vs 2011
vs 38.6 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
193329466602739201020202024Monterey
2024326
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,109
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $42,250 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,592
−11%vs 2011
vs $19,756 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
38.0%
−11.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.1% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.9%
−8.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.3% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.403 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing51%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing36.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction14.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,400
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $125,300 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
47.3%
−50.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 97.7% in 2011
14.4% rent
Vacancy rate
25.6%
+5.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.1% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
9.8%
+1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.3% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
3.4
+14%vs 2011
vs 3.0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(611)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8%(51)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(434)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.7%(7)
Diversity Score
2
−79%vs 2011
vs 8 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.2% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
−2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 94.5% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.5% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.8 min
−75%vs 2011
vs 46.4 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
95.1%
−2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 97.5% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.9%
+2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.5% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
27.3%
+7.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.6% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.2%
+12.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.1% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.3%
−12.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 56.2% in 2011
Female
56.7%
+12.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.8% in 2011
Foreign born
1.5%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.7% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
−5.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.6% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monterey, Louisiana?

Monterey, Louisiana has about 439 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Monterey, Louisiana?

The typical household in Monterey, Louisiana earns about $37,109 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 $125,400.

How educated are people in Monterey, Louisiana?

About 12.4% 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 17.9% of people in Monterey, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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