South El Monte is a city located in Los Angeles County California. South El Monte has a 2024 population of 18,858. South El Monte is currently declining at a rate of -0.91% annually and its population has decreased by -3.55% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 19,553 in 2020.
The average household income in South El Monte is $83,562 with a poverty rate of 23.75%. The median age in South El Monte is 37.8 years: 36.9 years for males, and 38.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of South El Monte was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 8,724 | 44.94% |
| Asian | 3,911 | 20.15% |
| Two or more races | 3,645 | 18.78% |
| White | 2,713 | 13.98% |
| Native American | 232 | 1.2% |
| Black or African American | 188 | 0.97% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Other race
Asian
Two or more races
White
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,050 | 3.84 | 49.5 | 50.5 |
| Married | 2,476 | 4.34 | 56.3 | 43.7 |
| Female | 1,106 | 4.68 | 42.1 | 57.9 |
| Non Family | 756 | 1.29 | 49.9 | 50.1 |
| Male | 712 | 3.49 | 37.1 | 62.9 |
4.05
Average Family Size
3.84
Average Household Size
49.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,857 | 14.38% |
| Associates Degree | 512 | 3.97% |
| Bachelors Degree | 976 | 7.56% |
| Graduate Degree | 335 | 2.59% |
| High School Graduate | 3,178 | 24.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,859 | 29.89% |
| Some College | 2,193 | 16.99% |
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 | 9,288 | 4,960 | 684 |
| Other Race | 5,475 | 2,721 | 352 |
| Asian | 3,066 | 1,787 | 507 |
| 2+ Races | 2,471 | 1,399 | 199 |
| White | 371 | 323 | 96 |
| Native American | 167 | 109 | 21 |
| Black | 118 | 77 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 87.06%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 25.88%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,547 | $58,021 | $43,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $83,333 | $117,784 | $80,329 |
| High School Graduate | $36,071 | $36,071 | $36,071 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,625 | $33,787 | $27,286 |
| Overall | $35,195 | $39,192 | $31,690 |
| Some College | $35,950 | $42,039 | $31,897 |
$35,195
Average Earnings
$39,192
Average Male
$31,690
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
19.09% of South El Monte residents speak only English, while 80.91% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 60.9% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 14,469 | 3,398 | 23.48% |
| Other | 8,715 | 2,442 | 28.02% |
| Asian | 3,911 | 720 | 18.41% |
| Multiple | 3,641 | 447 | 12.28% |
| White | 614 | 290 | 47.23% |
| Black | 185 | 138 | 74.59% |
| Native | 210 | 26 | 12.38% |
23.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.02%
Male Poverty Rate
24.45%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in South El Monte is Black, with 74.59% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in South El Monte is Multiple, with 12.28% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.37%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.26%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.26%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.93% |
| High School | 15.06% |
| Some College | 11.61% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.96% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 31.8% |
| Male Unemployed | 21.1% |
| Male Employed | 14.58% |
| Female Employed | 10.27% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,739 | $83,246 |
| Households | $67,153 | $83,562 |
| Married Families | $82,276 | $96,191 |
| Non Families | $40,800 | $50,291 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.8%
Male Marriage Rate
39.3%
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
383
Number of Veterans
366
Male Veterans
17
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 150 |
| Second Gulf War | 61 |
| Vietnam | 61 |
| Korea | 11 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 172 |
| 55 to 64 | 79 |
| 65 to 74 | 58 |
| 75+ | 50 |
| 18 to 34 | 24 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 304 | 2.82% |
| 2+ Races | 163 | 5.63% |
| Other Race | 111 | 1.74% |
| Asian | 62 | 1.88% |
| White | 40 | 2.2% |
| Black | 7 | 5.93% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.74%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.84%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.7%
Labor Force Participation
54.4%
Employment Rate
7.5%
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
52.26%
Born in South El Monte
55.04%
Native Born
44.96%
Foreign Born
23.62%
Non Citizen
21.35%
Naturalized
55.04% of South El Monte residents were born in the United States, with 52.26% having been born in California. 23.62% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 17,989 | -174 | -0.96% |
| 2028 | 18,163 | -174 | -0.95% |
| 2027 | 18,337 | -173 | -0.93% |
| 2026 | 18,510 | -174 | -0.93% |
| 2025 | 18,684 | -174 | -0.92% |
| 2024 | 18,858 | -174 | -0.91% |
| 2023 | 19,032 | -222 | -1.15% |
| 2022 | 19,254 | -165 | -0.85% |
| 2021 | 19,419 | -134 | -0.69% |
| 2020 | 19,553 | -1,171 | -5.65% |
| 2019 | 20,724 | 142 | 0.69% |
| 2018 | 20,582 | -89 | -0.43% |
| 2017 | 20,671 | -86 | -0.41% |
| 2016 | 20,757 | 31 | 0.15% |
| 2015 | 20,726 | 234 | 1.14% |
| 2014 | 20,492 | 183 | 0.9% |
| 2013 | 20,309 | 56 | 0.28% |
| 2012 | 20,253 | 85 | 0.42% |
| 2011 | 20,168 | 75 | 0.37% |
| 2010 | 20,093 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 21,144 | 294 | 1.41% |
| 1990 | 20,850 | 4,227 | 25.43% |
| 1980 | 16,623 | 3,180 | 23.66% |
| 1970 | 13,443 | 8,593 | 177.18% |
| 1960 | 4,850 | -13,139 | -73.04% |