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Monterey

Tennessee · 2,850 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 $25,417. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $81,400. The poverty rate of 38.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% 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
2,850
+5%since 2000
from 2,717 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
941 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 897 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.3
−8%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Monterey
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,417
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,550 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,350
+9%since 2000
from $12,265 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
5.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
38.8%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 27.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.456
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade33.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,400
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$538
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $348 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
24.2%
−33.5 ptssince 2000
from 57.7% in 2000
50.0% rent
Vacancy rate
14.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+17%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(2,232)
Black0.5%(14)
Hispanic / Latino16.3%(444)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score35.7%(971)
2010
White, non-Hispanic73.6%(2,099)
Black0.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino24.8%(706)
Asian0.4%(10)
Other0.6%(16)
Diversity Score48.9%(1,395)
Diversity Score
49
+37%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
63.7%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 55.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+38%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 87.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.6%
−45.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
Female
58.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
Foreign born
15.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.9%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monterey, Tennessee?

Monterey, Tennessee has about 2,850 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Monterey, Tennessee?

The typical household in Monterey, Tennessee earns about $25,417 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 $81,400, and the typical rent is about $538 a month.

How educated are people in Monterey, Tennessee?

About 7.6% 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 38.8% 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 291 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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