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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Monterey County

California · 401,762 residents · 3,281.718 sq mi
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The short version

Monterey County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $48,305. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $254,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.7
US median: 35.2
Average education
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
401,762
+13%since 1990
from 355,660 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
122 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 108 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
31.7
+6%since 1990
from 29.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
347K372K397K422K447K1990201020202024Monterey County
2024438K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,305
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,520 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,165
+38%since 1990
from $14,578 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
13.5%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 11.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$254,800
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $196,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$776
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $625 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
54.6%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 50.7% in 1990
45.4% rent
Afford Score
5.3
−10%since 1990
from 5.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic63.9%(227,262)
Black6.4%(22,679)
Hispanic / Latino32.7%(116,431)
Asian7.8%(27,657)
Diversity Score84.3%(299,800)
2000
White, non-Hispanic40.3%(162,045)
Black3.5%(14,085)
Hispanic / Latino46.8%(187,969)
Asian5.8%(23,203)
Diversity Score73.1%(293,532)
Diversity Score
73
−13%since 1990
from 84 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.5%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 21.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.4%
−4.4 ptssince 1990
from 72.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 7.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.9 min
−15%since 1990
from 18.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Pop 442,065
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Compare Monterey County to nearby counties

MONTEREY COUNTY VS
San Benito County
Income$114,394+137%
Home value$793,400+211%
Population70,082−84%
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MONTEREY COUNTY VS
Santa Cruz County
Income$111,093+130%
Home value$1,027,500+303%
Population258,852−40%
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MONTEREY COUNTY VS
Santa Clara County
Income$164,281+240%
Home value$1,490,600+485%
Population1,914,391+341%
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MONTEREY COUNTY VS
Merced County
Income$65,510+36%
Home value$391,800+54%
Population297,260−31%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monterey County, California?

Monterey County, California has about 401,762 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Monterey County, California?

The typical household in Monterey County, California earns about $48,305 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Monterey County, California expensive?

In Monterey County, California, the median home is worth about $254,800, and the typical rent is about $776 a month.

How educated are people in Monterey County, California?

About 22.5% of adults age 25 and over in Monterey County, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Monterey County, California?

About 13.5% of people in Monterey County, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Monterey County, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Monterey County, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 46,102 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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