Prunedale is a CDP located in Monterey County California. Prunedale has a 2024 population of 19,674. Prunedale is currently growing at a rate of 0.77% annually but its population has decreased by -4.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 20,560 in 2020.
The average household income in Prunedale is $151,071 with a poverty rate of 8.53%. The median age in Prunedale is 37.8 years: 39.4 years for males, and 34 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Prunedale was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,429 | 48.89% |
| Other race | 5,213 | 27.03% |
| Two or more races | 3,169 | 16.43% |
| Asian | 1,050 | 5.44% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 294 | 1.52% |
| Black or African American | 131 | 0.68% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,473 | 3.52 | 76.8 | 23.2 |
| Married | 3,560 | 3.97 | 80.2 | 19.8 |
| Non Family | 1,125 | 1.61 | 71.6 | 28.4 |
| Female | 396 | 3.93 | 73 | 27 |
| Male | 392 | 4.43 | 64.5 | 35.5 |
3.83
Average Family Size
3.52
Average Household Size
76.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 887 | 7.19% |
| Associates Degree | 1,449 | 11.75% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,837 | 14.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 904 | 7.33% |
| High School Graduate | 3,108 | 25.21% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,912 | 15.51% |
| Some College | 2,232 | 18.1% |
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 | 5,492 | 5,238 | 1,837 |
| Hispanic | 5,306 | 2,972 | 504 |
| Other Race | 2,942 | 1,519 | 135 |
| 2+ Races | 1,921 | 1,405 | 284 |
| Asian | 770 | 738 | 257 |
| Islander | 176 | 70 | 8 |
| Black | 45 | 45 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 33.45%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $77,287 | $76,607 | $78,611 |
| Graduate Degree | $95,714 | $135,438 | $91,490 |
| High School Graduate | $47,153 | $60,047 | $43,125 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,235 | $35,188 | $20,657 |
| Overall | $47,484 | $59,243 | $39,598 |
| Some College | $57,083 | $67,019 | $36,917 |
$47,484
Average Earnings
$59,243
Average Male
$39,598
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
50.66% of Prunedale residents speak only English, while 49.34% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 44.12% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 10,251 | 707 | 6.9% |
| Other | 5,211 | 528 | 10.13% |
| White | 6,742 | 471 | 6.99% |
| Multiple | 3,038 | 432 | 14.22% |
| Asian | 1,050 | 165 | 15.71% |
8.53%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.83%
Male Poverty Rate
10.09%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Prunedale is Asian, with 15.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Prunedale is Hispanic, with 6.9% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.45%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.19%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 8.88% |
| Some College | 8.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.15% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.06% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 22.28% |
| Female Employed | 6.79% |
| Male Employed | 1.05% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $114,688 | $149,058 |
| Households | $106,442 | $151,071 |
| Married Families | $114,398 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $72,331 | $138,436 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.9%
Male Marriage Rate
52.8%
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
604
Number of Veterans
551
Male Veterans
53
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 331 |
| First Gulf War | 119 |
| Korea | 70 |
| World War II | 40 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 237 |
| 75+ | 235 |
| 55 to 64 | 98 |
| 35 to 54 | 34 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 480 | 6.59% |
| Hispanic | 96 | 1.51% |
| 2+ Races | 66 | 3.38% |
| Other Race | 51 | 1.44% |
| Islander | 7 | 3.98% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.31%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.83%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.8%
Labor Force Participation
53.9%
Employment Rate
6.7%
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
66.79%
Born in Prunedale
77.7%
Native Born
22.3%
Foreign Born
14.83%
Non Citizen
7.47%
Naturalized
77.7% of Prunedale residents were born in the United States, with 66.79% having been born in California. 14.83% 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 | 19,674 | 151 | 0.77% |
| 2023 | 19,523 | 151 | 0.78% |
| 2022 | 19,372 | -521 | -2.62% |
| 2021 | 19,893 | -667 | -3.24% |
| 2020 | 20,560 | 233 | 1.15% |
| 2019 | 20,327 | 743 | 3.79% |
| 2018 | 19,584 | -1,344 | -6.42% |
| 2017 | 20,928 | 1,300 | 6.62% |
| 2016 | 19,628 | 696 | 3.68% |
| 2015 | 18,932 | 358 | 1.93% |
| 2014 | 18,574 | -367 | -1.94% |
| 2013 | 18,941 | -236 | -1.23% |
| 2012 | 19,177 | 239 | 1.26% |
| 2011 | 18,938 | 1,378 | 7.85% |
| 2010 | 17,560 | 0 | 0% |