Monterey County, California
CA · FIPS 06053 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 437,613 | — | #165 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $97,230 | +29.4% | #196 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 35.5 years | -8.7% | #2,923 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $781,000 | +177.0% | #35 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,055 | +76.7% | #41 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.7% | +1.1% | #1,452 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Monterey County has a population of 437,613, making it the #165 most populous county in the US. The median age is 35.5 years, which is 8.7% below the national median.
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The median household income in Monterey County is $97,230, ranking #196 out of 3,222 counties — 29.4% above the national median. The poverty rate is 12.7% and unemployment stands at 5.0%.
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The median home value in Monterey County is $781,000 (+177.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $2,055/mo and the homeownership rate is 52.1%.
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90.4% of residents in Monterey County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.4% below the national rate.
About Monterey County, California
Monterey County, California has a total population of 437,613, making it the 165th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Monterey County is 35.5 years, which is 8.7% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Monterey County is $97,230, which ranks #196 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 29.4% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0%.
The median home value in Monterey County is $781,000, 177.0% above the national median. Renters in Monterey County pay a median gross rent of $2,055 per month. The homeownership rate is 52.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Monterey County, 28.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 16.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.1 min.
Monterey County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 61.6% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (26.9%) and Asian (non-Hispanic) (5.5%).
All data for Monterey County, California comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.