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Monterey County

California · 415,057 residents · 3,281.718 sq mi
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Monterey County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $59,271. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $566,300. At a median age of 32.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 76%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
415,057
+3%since 2000
from 401,762 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
126 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 122 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.9
+4%since 2000
from 31.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
347K372K397K422K447K1990201020202024Monterey County
2024438K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,271
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,305 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,776
+28%since 2000
from $20,165 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
38.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.450
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction14.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$566,300
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $254,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,123
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $776 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.9%
−16.7 ptssince 2000
from 54.6% in 2000
49.1% rent
Vacancy rate
10.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
45.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
9.6
+81%since 2000
from 5.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic40.3%(162,045)
Black3.5%(14,085)
Hispanic / Latino46.8%(187,969)
Asian5.8%(23,203)
Other0%
Diversity Score73.1%(293,532)
2010
White, non-Hispanic32.9%(136,435)
Black2.7%(11,300)
Hispanic / Latino55.4%(230,003)
Asian5.7%(23,777)
Other3%(12,652)
Diversity Score72.3%(299,935)
Diversity Score
72
−1%since 2000
from 73 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 22.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+38%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.7%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
48.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
30.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.9%
−43.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monterey County, California?

Monterey County, California has about 415,057 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Monterey County, California earns about $59,271 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 $566,300, and the typical rent is about $1,123 a month.

How educated are people in Monterey County, California?

About 23.4% 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 13.9% 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 59,397 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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