Monterey

County:: Highland County
County Seat:: Yes
Area (mi²):: 0.315
State:: Virginia

Monterey is a town located in Highland County, Virginia. Monterey has a 2025 population of 176. It is also the county seat of Highland County. Monterey is currently growing at a rate of 1.15% annually and its population has increased by 6.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 165 in 2020.

The average household income in Monterey is $66,799 with a poverty rate of 6%. The median age in Monterey is 67.8 years: 50 years for males, and 87.1 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of Monterey includes 95% White, 4% Asian, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Asian

Two or more races

Black or African American

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Other race

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	190	95%
Asian	8	4%
Two or more races	2	1%
Black or African American	0	0%
Native American	0	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%
Other race	0	0%

Monterey Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Monterey's average per capita income is $41,250. Household income levels show a median of $58,656. The poverty rate stands at 6%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.

Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.

Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.

Name	Median	Mean
Married Families	$132,813	-
Families	$83,125	$108,824
Households	$58,656	$66,799
Non Families	$57,972	$49,216

$41,250

Average Income

$58,656

Median Household Income

6%

Poverty Rate