Monterey Park is a city located in Los Angeles County California. Monterey Park has a 2024 population of 56,870. Monterey Park is currently declining at a rate of -1.74% annually and its population has decreased by -6.61% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 60,898 in 2020.
The average household income in Monterey Park is $106,332 with a poverty rate of 13.18%. The median age in Monterey Park is 45.5 years: 44.4 years for males, and 46.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Monterey Park was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 38,593 | 64.71% |
| Other race | 8,648 | 14.5% |
| White | 6,863 | 11.51% |
| Two or more races | 4,378 | 7.34% |
| Black or African American | 600 | 1.01% |
| Native American | 523 | 0.88% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 34 | 0.06% |
Asian
Other race
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 20,737 | 2.86 | 51.9 | 48.1 |
| Married | 10,467 | 3.35 | 58.4 | 41.6 |
| Non Family | 5,480 | 1.48 | 45.6 | 54.4 |
| Female | 3,111 | 3.43 | 46.9 | 53.1 |
| Male | 1,679 | 3.24 | 41.5 | 58.5 |
3.25
Average Family Size
2.86
Average Household Size
51.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,061 | 6.73% |
| Associates Degree | 3,228 | 7.1% |
| Bachelors Degree | 11,342 | 24.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,537 | 9.98% |
| High School Graduate | 11,072 | 24.35% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6,251 | 13.75% |
| Some College | 5,977 | 13.15% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 30,657 | 23,424 | 11,579 |
| Hispanic | 11,114 | 9,294 | 2,571 |
| Other Race | 6,044 | 5,047 | 819 |
| 2+ Races | 2,830 | 2,213 | 990 |
| White | 2,612 | 2,551 | 1,278 |
| Native American | 452 | 415 | 235 |
| Black | 347 | 293 | 121 |
| Islander | 34 | 25 | 25 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 97.66%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 73.53%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,849 | $76,133 | $58,894 |
| Graduate Degree | $100,214 | $100,495 | $100,043 |
| High School Graduate | $32,702 | $43,128 | $23,842 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,169 | $29,886 | $18,905 |
| Overall | $46,536 | $51,782 | $41,114 |
| Some College | $47,064 | $50,061 | $45,338 |
$46,536
Average Earnings
$51,782
Average Male
$41,114
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
28.24% of Monterey Park residents speak only English, while 71.76% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 52.61% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 38,424 | 5,610 | 14.6% |
| Hispanic | 15,797 | 1,633 | 10.34% |
| Other | 8,544 | 823 | 9.63% |
| Multiple | 4,364 | 424 | 9.72% |
| White | 3,297 | 418 | 12.68% |
| Black | 579 | 101 | 17.44% |
| Native | 523 | 69 | 13.19% |
13.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.45%
Male Poverty Rate
13.87%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Monterey Park is Black, with 17.44% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Monterey Park is Other, with 9.63% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.8%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.04%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.94%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.83% |
| High School | 15.54% |
| Some College | 10% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.74% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 43.01% |
| Female Unemployed | 26.4% |
| Female Employed | 5.47% |
| Male Employed | 3.9% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $85,625 | $115,035 |
| Households | $77,605 | $106,332 |
| Married Families | $96,471 | $124,209 |
| Non Families | $47,139 | $72,237 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.6%
Male Marriage Rate
46.6%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,099
Number of Veterans
1,075
Male Veterans
24
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 262 |
| Second Gulf War | 214 |
| Korea | 163 |
| First Gulf War | 140 |
| World War II | 49 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 519 |
| 35 to 54 | 168 |
| 65 to 74 | 158 |
| 18 to 34 | 149 |
| 55 to 64 | 105 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 498 | 4.03% |
| Asian | 431 | 1.3% |
| White | 260 | 4.6% |
| Other Race | 212 | 3.23% |
| 2+ Races | 149 | 4.61% |
| Native American | 31 | 6.34% |
| Black | 16 | 3.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.92%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.68%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.8%
Labor Force Participation
54.4%
Employment Rate
5.7%
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
42.2%
Born in Monterey Park
48.45%
Native Born
51.55%
Foreign Born
18.53%
Non Citizen
33.02%
Naturalized
48.45% of Monterey Park residents were born in the United States, with 42.2% having been born in California. 18.53% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 51,835 | -1,007 | -1.91% |
| 2028 | 52,842 | -1,007 | -1.87% |
| 2027 | 53,849 | -1,007 | -1.84% |
| 2026 | 54,856 | -1,007 | -1.8% |
| 2025 | 55,863 | -1,007 | -1.77% |
| 2024 | 56,870 | -1,007 | -1.74% |
| 2023 | 57,877 | -703 | -1.2% |
| 2022 | 58,580 | -1,016 | -1.7% |
| 2021 | 59,596 | -1,302 | -2.14% |
| 2020 | 60,898 | 847 | 1.41% |
| 2019 | 60,051 | -697 | -1.15% |
| 2018 | 60,748 | -544 | -0.89% |
| 2017 | 61,292 | -224 | -0.36% |
| 2016 | 61,516 | -84 | -0.14% |
| 2015 | 61,600 | 19 | 0.03% |
| 2014 | 61,581 | 76 | 0.12% |
| 2013 | 61,505 | 151 | 0.25% |
| 2012 | 61,354 | 543 | 0.89% |
| 2011 | 60,811 | 551 | 0.91% |
| 2010 | 60,260 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 60,051 | -687 | -1.13% |
| 1990 | 60,738 | 6,400 | 11.78% |
| 1980 | 54,338 | 5,172 | 10.52% |
| 1970 | 49,166 | 11,345 | 30% |
| 1960 | 37,821 | 17,426 | 85.44% |
| 1950 | 20,395 | 11,864 | 139.07% |
| 1940 | 8,531 | 2,125 | 33.17% |
| 1930 | 6,406 | 2,298 | 55.94% |
| 1920 | 4,108 | -47,727 | -92.07% |