CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 12
California · Monterey County · 3,313 residents · 0.475 sq mi
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The short version
Census Tract 12 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $89,180. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $814,500.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,313
+11%since 2020
from 2,977 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
6,975 / sq mi
+11%since 2020
from 6,267 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.8
−12%since 2020
from 43.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$89,180
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $87,054 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,178
+20%since 2020
from $38,434 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 55.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.423
+5%since 2020
from 0.402 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8%
Construction8%
Other services5.9%
Wholesale trade5.6%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
Finance & insurance3.6%
Public administration3.1%
Education & health services1.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
Retail trade1.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$814,500
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $565,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,868
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,333 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.5%
−8.3 ptssince 2020
from 73.8% in 2020
34.5% rent
Vacancy rate
3.7%
−9.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 29.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 36.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.1
+41%since 2020
from 6.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic50.4%(1,500)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino42%(1,250)
Asian2.8%(83)
Other4.7%(140)
Diversity Score70.9%(2,109)
2024
White, non-Hispanic35.5%(1,176)
Black1.3%(44)
Hispanic / Latino53.6%(1,776)
Asian2.3%(77)
Other7.2%(240)
Diversity Score72.6%(2,405)
Diversity Score
73
+2%since 2020
from 71 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
37.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 40.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 86.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 17.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
19.1 min
−20%since 2020
from 23.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 78.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 57.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 21.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 45.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 46.8% in 2020
Female
47.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 53.2% in 2020
Foreign born
13.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 16.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 17.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 93.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
53.2%
−14.7 ptssince 2020
from 68.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
42.0%
+16.0 ptssince 2020
from 26.0% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 3,313 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $89,180 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $814,500, and the typical rent is about $1,868 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 37.3% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 12.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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