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Monterey

Virginia · 147 residents · 0.315 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 declined 7% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $160,200. With a median age of 51.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 42.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 59% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.5
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
147
−7%since 2000
from 158 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
467 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 502 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
51.5
−4%since 2000
from 53.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
921512112703291990201020202024Monterey
2024197
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,417
−45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,786 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,924
−28%since 2000
from $26,379 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
42.9%
+39.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.471
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade20.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food11%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,200
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$710
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $329 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.6%
−35.6 ptssince 2000
from 62.2% in 2000
34.2% rent
Vacancy rate
34.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.4%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.3
+159%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(152)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(145)
Black0.7%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.4%(5)
Diversity Score
3
+5%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 27.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+63%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
41.5%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
25.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% 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
13.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.6%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
Female
61.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.5%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monterey, Virginia?

Monterey, Virginia has about 147 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Monterey, Virginia?

The typical household in Monterey, Virginia earns about $25,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Monterey, Virginia expensive?

In Monterey, Virginia, the median home is worth about $160,200, and the typical rent is about $710 a month.

How educated are people in Monterey, Virginia?

About 24.8% of adults age 25 and over in Monterey, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Monterey, Virginia?

About 42.9% of people in Monterey, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Monterey, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Monterey, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 37 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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