Monterey is a town located in Putnam County Tennessee. Monterey has a 2024 population of 2,745. Monterey is currently declining at a rate of -0.04% annually and its population has decreased by -0.11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,748 in 2020.
The average household income in Monterey is $58,364 with a poverty rate of 26.68%. The median age in Monterey is 27.1 years: 24 years for males, and 36.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Monterey was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,045 | 74.34% |
| Two or more races | 423 | 15.38% |
| Native American | 188 | 6.83% |
| Other race | 95 | 3.45% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 854 | 3.13 | 60.1 | 39.9 |
| Married | 406 | 3.87 | 72.4 | 27.6 |
| Non Family | 209 | 1.25 | 35.4 | 64.6 |
| Female | 204 | 3.7 | 60.8 | 39.2 |
| Male | 35 | 2.4 | 60 | 40 |
3.7
Average Family Size
3.13
Average Household Size
60.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 121 | 8.08% |
| Associates Degree | 81 | 5.41% |
| Bachelors Degree | 68 | 4.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 55 | 3.67% |
| High School Graduate | 615 | 41.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 314 | 20.96% |
| Some College | 244 | 16.29% |
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 | 1,244 | 1,000 | 72 |
| Hispanic | 227 | 56 | 46 |
| 2+ Races | 110 | 7 | 5 |
| Native American | 98 | 28 | 28 |
| Other Race | 18 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 80.39%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 28.57%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $36,774 | $36,089 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $36,319 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $33,095 | $32,098 | $33,897 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,939 | $28,911 | $24,221 |
| Overall | $32,625 | $35,487 | $27,381 |
| Some College | $34,915 | $55,536 | $32,875 |
$32,625
Average Earnings
$35,487
Average Male
$27,381
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.13% of Monterey residents speak only English, while 16.87% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.66% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,926 | 637 | 33.07% |
| Hispanic | 716 | 75 | 10.47% |
| Native | 188 | 73 | 38.83% |
26.68%
Overall Poverty Rate
28.43%
Male Poverty Rate
25.07%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Monterey is Native, with 38.83% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Monterey is Hispanic, with 10.47% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.24%. Among those working part-time, it was 45.97%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.5%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 23.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.1% |
| Some College | 16.88% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.88% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 33.88% |
| Female Employed | 4.68% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $45,365 | $55,560 |
| Households | $42,402 | $58,364 |
| Married Families | $59,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $62,305 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.4%
Male Marriage Rate
44.8%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
105
Number of Veterans
100
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 40 |
| First Gulf War | 39 |
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| Korea | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 44 |
| 65 to 74 | 40 |
| 35 to 54 | 14 |
| 75+ | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98 | 7.45% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 2.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.43%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50.48%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.4%
Labor Force Participation
57.2%
Employment Rate
2%
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
63.32%
Born in Monterey
90.19%
Native Born
9.81%
Foreign Born
6.47%
Non Citizen
3.34%
Naturalized
90.19% of Monterey residents were born in the United States, with 63.32% having been born in Tennessee. 6.47% 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 | 2,742 | 0 | 0% |
| 2028 | 2,742 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2027 | 2,743 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2026 | 2,744 | 0 | 0% |
| 2025 | 2,744 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2024 | 2,745 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2023 | 2,746 | 2 | 0.07% |
| 2022 | 2,744 | 3 | 0.11% |
| 2021 | 2,741 | -7 | -0.25% |
| 2020 | 2,748 | -137 | -4.75% |
| 2019 | 2,885 | 22 | 0.77% |
| 2018 | 2,863 | 16 | 0.56% |
| 2017 | 2,847 | 32 | 1.14% |
| 2016 | 2,815 | -7 | -0.25% |
| 2015 | 2,822 | -27 | -0.95% |
| 2014 | 2,849 | 3 | 0.11% |
| 2013 | 2,846 | 28 | 0.99% |
| 2012 | 2,818 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2011 | 2,819 | -10 | -0.35% |
| 2010 | 2,829 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,717 | 158 | 6.17% |
| 1990 | 2,559 | -51 | -1.95% |
| 1980 | 2,610 | -132 | -4.81% |