Aromas is a CDP located in Monterey County California. Aromas has a 2024 population of 2,760. Aromas is currently growing at a rate of 0.29% annually and its population has increased by 5.79% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,609 in 2020.
The average household income in Aromas is $204,586 with a poverty rate of 3.13%. The median age in Aromas is 45.8 years: 46.9 years for males, and 42.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Aromas was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,739 | 63.37% |
| Two or more races | 359 | 13.08% |
| Other race | 302 | 11.01% |
| Native American | 185 | 6.74% |
| Asian | 146 | 5.32% |
| Black or African American | 13 | 0.47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 831 | 3.3 | 78.6 | 21.4 |
| Married | 644 | 3.6 | 75.6 | 24.4 |
| Non Family | 121 | 1.95 | 82.6 | 17.4 |
| Female | 38 | 2.47 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 28 | 3.5 | 100 | 0 |
3.5
Average Family Size
3.3
Average Household Size
78.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 74 | 3.58% |
| Associates Degree | 357 | 17.28% |
| Bachelors Degree | 453 | 21.93% |
| Graduate Degree | 343 | 16.6% |
| High School Graduate | 342 | 16.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 69 | 3.34% |
| Some College | 428 | 20.72% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,314 | 1,294 | 612 |
| Hispanic | 613 | 490 | 158 |
| 2+ Races | 289 | 256 | 44 |
| Native American | 138 | 138 | 42 |
| Other Race | 134 | 54 | 0 |
| Asian | 110 | 110 | 35 |
| Black | 13 | 13 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $68,000 | $91,750 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $99,482 | $112,138 | $90,000 |
| High School Graduate | $37,917 | $38,727 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $39,695 | $43,673 | $38,293 |
| Overall | $68,550 | $98,864 | $37,975 |
| Some College | $97,841 | $0 | $30,923 |
$68,550
Average Earnings
$98,864
Average Male
$37,975
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.32% of Aromas residents speak only English, while 22.68% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 20.75% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 359 | 86 | 23.96% |
| Hispanic | 948 | 86 | 9.07% |
3.13%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.28%
Male Poverty Rate
2.99%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Aromas is Multiple, with 23.96% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Aromas is Hispanic, with 9.07% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.2%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 6.56%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.79% |
| High School | 4.09% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.63% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 41.67% |
| Female Employed | 2.48% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $182,714 | $206,746 |
| Households | $182,536 | $204,586 |
| Married Families | $184,786 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $177,019 | $184,869 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.3%
Male Marriage Rate
55.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
50
Number of Veterans
50
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 21 |
| Second Gulf War | 15 |
| Vietnam | 14 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 31 |
| 18 to 34 | 15 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 50 | 3.31% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
72%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.2%
Labor Force Participation
58.1%
Employment Rate
3.5%
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
65.45%
Born in Aromas
88.41%
Native Born
11.59%
Foreign Born
6.78%
Non Citizen
4.81%
Naturalized
88.41% of Aromas residents were born in the United States, with 65.45% having been born in California. 6.78% 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 | 2,760 | 8 | 0.29% |
| 2023 | 2,752 | 8 | 0.29% |
| 2022 | 2,744 | -197 | -6.7% |
| 2021 | 2,941 | 332 | 12.73% |
| 2020 | 2,609 | 130 | 5.24% |
| 2019 | 2,479 | -74 | -2.9% |
| 2018 | 2,553 | -97 | -3.66% |
| 2017 | 2,650 | 142 | 5.66% |
| 2016 | 2,508 | -352 | -12.31% |
| 2015 | 2,860 | 183 | 6.84% |
| 2014 | 2,677 | -7 | -0.26% |
| 2013 | 2,684 | -105 | -3.76% |
| 2012 | 2,789 | 257 | 10.15% |
| 2011 | 2,532 | -118 | -4.45% |
| 2010 | 2,650 | 0 | 0% |