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South El Monte

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
2.844
State:
California

South El Monte is a city located in Los Angeles County, California. South El Monte has a 2026 population of 18,907. South El Monte is currently declining at a rate of -0.56% annually and its population has decreased by -3.28% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 19,549 in 2020.

The median household income in South El Monte is $72,990 with a poverty rate of 20.91%. The median age in South El Monte is 37.2 years: 36.2 years for males, and 38 years for females. For every 100 females there are 98.6 males.

18.9K
Total Population
6,649
Density (mi²)
-107 -0.56%
Growth

South El Monte Population

South El Monte Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202618,907-107-0.56%
202519,014-107-0.56%
202419,121-48-0.25%
202319,169-144-0.75%
202219,313-106-0.55%
202119,419-138-0.71%
202019,549-1,175-5.67%
201920,7241420.69%
201820,582-89-0.43%
201720,671-86-0.41%
201620,757310.15%
201520,7262341.14%
201420,4921830.9%
201320,309560.28%
201220,253850.42%
201120,168750.37%
201020,093-23-0.11%
200021,1442941.41%
199020,8504,22725.43%
198016,6233,18023.66%
197013,4438,593177.18%
19604,85000%

Median Age

Overall: 37.2 years
Female: 38 years
Male: 36.2 years

South El Monte Adults

There are 14,609 adults, (2,986 of whom are seniors) in South El Monte.

Sex Ratio

Female: 9,713 (50.4%)
Male: 9,574 (49.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of South El Monte includes 44.86% other race, 20.54% Asian, 10.69% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race8,65244.86%
Two or more races4,22921.93%
Asian3,96120.54%
White2,06110.69%
Native American2051.06%
Black or African American1790.93%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race8,63044.75%
Two or more races4,15921.56%
White1,4087.3%
Native American1280.66%
Asian80.04%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Asian3,95320.5%
White6533.39%
Black or African American1790.93%
Native American770.4%
Two or more races700.36%
Other race220.11%

South El Monte Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

South El Monte 's average per capita income is $36,306. Household income levels show a median of $72,990. The poverty rate stands at 20.91%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$89,420-
Households$72,990$87,532
Families$70,938$87,904
Non Families$35,750$51,838

$36,306

Average Income

$72,990

Median Household Income

20.91%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)