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 $135,966 with a poverty rate of 14.11%. The median age in Amesti is 38.7 years: 34.4 years for males, and 40.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Amesti was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,860 | 64.03% |
| Other race | 520 | 17.9% |
| Two or more races | 468 | 16.11% |
| Asian | 30 | 1.03% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.48% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.45% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 880 | 3.27 | 82 | 18 |
| Married | 530 | 3.68 | 86.8 | 13.2 |
| Non Family | 204 | 1.46 | 87.7 | 12.3 |
| Female | 118 | 4.14 | 46.6 | 53.4 |
| Male | 28 | 5.11 | 100 | 0 |
3.7
Average Family Size
3.27
Average Household Size
82.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 95 | 5.23% |
| Associates Degree | 126 | 6.93% |
| Bachelors Degree | 188 | 10.34% |
| Graduate Degree | 186 | 10.23% |
| High School Graduate | 619 | 34.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 263 | 14.47% |
| Some College | 341 | 18.76% |
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 | 996 | 641 | 110 |
| White | 761 | 758 | 246 |
| Other Race | 407 | 189 | 26 |
| 2+ Races | 297 | 279 | 59 |
| Asian | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| Islander | 13 | 13 | 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 32.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $93,542 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $90,729 | $91,875 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $35,938 | $0 | $33,828 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $14,741 |
| Overall | $45,702 | $57,250 | $33,224 |
| Some College | $46,736 | $0 | $45,282 |
$45,702
Average Earnings
$57,250
Average Male
$33,224
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
51.7% of Amesti residents speak only English, while 48.3% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 47.66% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,588 | 356 | 22.42% |
| White | 1,185 | 49 | 4.14% |
| Other | 520 | 31 | 5.96% |
| Native | 14 | 14 | 100% |
| Multiple | 468 | 7 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 30 | 5 | 16.67% |
14.11%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.53%
Male Poverty Rate
14.76%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Amesti is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Amesti is Multiple, with 1.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.8%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.48%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.03%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.42% |
| High School | 8.08% |
| Some College | 6.64% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.21% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 54.88% |
| Female Unemployed | 23.08% |
| Female Employed | 18.33% |
| Male Employed | 6.57% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $101,250 | $149,650 |
| Households | $102,083 | $135,966 |
| Married Families | $123,700 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $61,563 | $81,594 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.8%
Male Marriage Rate
46.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
84
Number of Veterans
84
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 30 |
| Korea | 13 |
| Second Gulf War | 11 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 32 |
| 65 to 74 | 30 |
| 35 to 54 | 11 |
| 55 to 64 | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 79 | 5.54% |
| Hispanic | 19 | 1.52% |
| Asian | 5 | 16.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.76%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.2%
Labor Force Participation
55%
Employment Rate
7%
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
67.68%
Born in Amesti
76.59%
Native Born
23.41%
Foreign Born
12.12%
Non Citizen
11.29%
Naturalized
76.59% of Amesti residents were born in the United States, with 67.68% having been born in California. 12.12% 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% |