2023 ACS Census Data · Population 435,834
Monterey County is a large county in California with a population of 435,834. The median household income is $94,486, 45% above the national average. The poverty rate is 12.6%, median home value is $723,100, and 27.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
435,834
2023 estimate
Rank #165 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$94,486
Household
Rank #200 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$723,100
Owner-occupied
Rank #37 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
27.9%
Adults 25+
Rank #866 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
49.1%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
28.8%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
55.4%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
3.3%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
9% above California avg·45% above national avg
Poverty Rate
2% above California avg·16% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
0% above California avg·2% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$39,523
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
12.6%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
58.5%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
27% above California avg·246% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
23% above California avg·115% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
18% below California avg·28% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
13% below California avg·72% below national avg
Housing Units
144,659
Households
132,046
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
3.2
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$2,776
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
93.1%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
25 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
7% below California avg·16% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
15% below California avg·17% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
5.8%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
11.4%
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