CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 2
California · Monterey County · 6,932 residents · 0.634 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Monterey County, CA
The short version
Census Tract 2 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $105,000. Population has declined 3% since 2020. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $596,800. Despite a median home value of $596,800, the poverty rate sits 32% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% 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
6,932
−3%since 2020
from 7,166 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
10,934 / sq mi
−3%since 2020
from 11,303 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.4
+2%since 2020
from 34.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$105,000
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $80,592 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,713
+31%since 2020
from $25,066 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.6%
+21.4 ptssince 2020
from 51.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.335
−4%since 2020
from 0.350 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.1%
Construction13.1%
Wholesale trade9%
Information8.4%
Finance & insurance7%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
Retail trade5.5%
Other services2.3%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
Public administration1.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
Education & health services1%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$596,800
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $407,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,093
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,786 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 64.0% in 2020
35.0% rent
Vacancy rate
4.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 20.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.6%
−21.0 ptssince 2020
from 67.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.7
+12%since 2020
from 5.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic14%(1,004)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino81.7%(5,852)
Asian3.1%(221)
Other1.2%(89)
Diversity Score39%(2,798)
2024
White, non-Hispanic8.9%(615)
Black2%(137)
Hispanic / Latino82.3%(5,705)
Asian5.6%(387)
Other1.3%(88)
Diversity Score38.9%(2,696)
Diversity Score
39
Unchangedsince 2020
from 39 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
11.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
64.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 59.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
29.0 min
+7%since 2020
from 27.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 65.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
22.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 22.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 62.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 18.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
55.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 52.4% in 2020
Female
44.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 47.6% in 2020
Foreign born
47.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 38.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 86.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
31.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 29.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
64.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 67.0% 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 6,932 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 $105,000 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 $596,800, and the typical rent is about $2,093 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 11.5% 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 16.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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