Amesti is a CDP located in Monterey County California. Amesti has a 2024 population of 2,976. Amesti is currently declining at a rate of -1.2% annually and its population has decreased by -8.15% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,240 in 2020.
The average household income in Amesti is $133,271 with a poverty rate of 15.85%. The median age in Amesti is 34.5 years: 30.7 years for males, and 39.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Amesti was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,873 | 61.45% |
| Other race | 610 | 20.01% |
| Two or more races | 484 | 15.88% |
| Native American | 32 | 1.05% |
| Asian | 32 | 1.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 17 | 0.56% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 845 | 3.57 | 80.8 | 19.2 |
| Married | 513 | 3.99 | 82.5 | 17.5 |
| Non Family | 181 | 1.55 | 80.1 | 19.9 |
| Female | 117 | 4.47 | 69.2 | 30.8 |
| Male | 34 | 5.03 | 100 | 0 |
3.98
Average Family Size
3.57
Average Household Size
80.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 91 | 4.81% |
| Associates Degree | 99 | 5.23% |
| Bachelors Degree | 186 | 9.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 146 | 7.72% |
| High School Graduate | 653 | 34.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 321 | 16.97% |
| Some College | 396 | 20.93% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,029 | 620 | 90 |
| White | 775 | 772 | 223 |
| Other Race | 458 | 225 | 27 |
| 2+ Races | 297 | 277 | 56 |
| Asian | 32 | 32 | 0 |
| Islander | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| Native American | 14 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 28.77%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $90,139 | $105,313 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $69,402 | $0 | $68,967 |
| High School Graduate | $33,750 | $46,250 | $33,425 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,189 | $0 | $14,718 |
| Overall | $38,173 | $48,345 | $33,319 |
| Some College | $44,853 | $48,947 | $43,676 |
$38,173
Average Earnings
$48,345
Average Male
$33,319
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
49.39% of Amesti residents speak only English, while 50.61% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 50% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,725 | 402 | 23.3% |
| White | 1,156 | 74 | 6.4% |
| Other | 610 | 33 | 5.41% |
| Native | 32 | 18 | 56.25% |
| Multiple | 484 | 10 | 2.07% |
| Asian | 32 | 4 | 12.5% |
15.85%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.12%
Male Poverty Rate
15.53%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Amesti is Native, with 56.25% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Amesti is Multiple, with 2.07% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.82%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.85%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.49%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.06% |
| Some College | 8.69% |
| High School | 8.27% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.61% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 62.79% |
| Female Unemployed | 18.75% |
| Female Employed | 16.79% |
| Male Employed | 6.14% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $100,750 | $147,643 |
| Households | $101,141 | $133,271 |
| Married Families | $118,125 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $58,393 | $69,541 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.3%
Male Marriage Rate
44.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
90
Number of Veterans
80
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 34 |
| Second Gulf War | 15 |
| Korea | 13 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 34 |
| 75+ | 30 |
| 18 to 34 | 15 |
| 55 to 64 | 11 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 78 | 5.26% |
| Hispanic | 26 | 1.87% |
| Native American | 7 | 33.33% |
| Asian | 5 | 15.63% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.56%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.7%
Labor Force Participation
56.6%
Employment Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
67.19%
Born in Amesti
75.89%
Native Born
24.11%
Foreign Born
13.58%
Non Citizen
10.53%
Naturalized
75.89% of Amesti residents were born in the United States, with 67.19% having been born in California. 13.58% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,976 | -36 | -1.2% |
| 2023 | 3,012 | -36 | -1.18% |
| 2022 | 3,048 | -259 | -7.83% |
| 2021 | 3,307 | 67 | 2.07% |
| 2020 | 3,240 | 77 | 2.43% |
| 2019 | 3,163 | 331 | 11.69% |
| 2018 | 2,832 | -19 | -0.67% |
| 2017 | 2,851 | -354 | -11.05% |
| 2016 | 3,205 | -69 | -2.11% |
| 2015 | 3,274 | 61 | 1.9% |
| 2014 | 3,213 | -101 | -3.05% |
| 2013 | 3,314 | -187 | -5.34% |
| 2012 | 3,501 | -98 | -2.72% |
| 2011 | 3,599 | 121 | 3.48% |
| 2010 | 3,478 | 0 | 0% |