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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Monterey

Tennessee · 2,717 residents · 3.028 sq mi
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Monterey has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,550. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $64,500. The poverty rate of 27.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,717
+6%since 1990
from 2,559 in 1990
1990 – 2025
897 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 845 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.4
+2%since 1990
from 36.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Monterey
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,550
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,867 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,265
+46%since 1990
from $8,374 in 1990
US average: $21,522
27.6%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 23.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$64,500
+39%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$348
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $279 in 1990
US average: $602
57.7%
−6.7 ptssince 1990
from 64.5% in 1990
42.3% rent
2.7
+31%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(2,551)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(12)
Asian0.3%(8)
Diversity Score1.9%(49)
2000
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(2,232)
Black0.5%(14)
Hispanic / Latino16.3%(444)
Asian0.1%(3)
Diversity Score35.7%(971)
36
+1748%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.2%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 4.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
55.5%
+11.7 ptssince 1990
from 43.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.5%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.1 min
+5%since 1990
from 17.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Monterey, Tennessee?

Monterey, Tennessee has about 2,717 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Monterey, Tennessee?

The typical household in Monterey, Tennessee earns about $23,550 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Monterey, Tennessee expensive?

In Monterey, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $64,500, and the typical rent is about $348 a month.

How educated are people in Monterey, Tennessee?

About 6.2% of adults age 25 and over in Monterey, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Monterey, Tennessee?

About 27.6% of people in Monterey, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Monterey, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Monterey, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 158 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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