State
County
Land Area (mi²)
5.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)
7,542.80/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
1.86%
Growth Since 2010
13.47%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Montclair is a city located in San Bernardino County California. With a 2020 population of 41,601, it is the 204th largest city in California and the 941st largest city in the United States . Montclair is currently growing at a rate of 1.86% annually and its population has increased by 13.47% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 36,664 in 2010. Montclair reached it's highest population of 41,601 in 2021. Spanning over 6 miles, Montclair has a population density of 7,543 people per square mile.
The average household income in Montclair is $73,753 with a poverty rate of 14.55%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,405 per month, and the median house value is $354,500. The median age in Montclair is 32.5 years, 31.4 years for males, and 33.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Montclair was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,245 | 49.15% |
| Some Other Race | 12,558 | 32.07% |
| Asian | 4,099 | 10.47% |
| Two or More Races | 1,504 | 3.84% |
| Black or African American | 1,249 | 3.19% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 400 | 1.02% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 100 | 0.26% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,331 | 3.76 | 53.9 |
| Married | 5,289 | 4.38 | 61 |
| Non Family | 2,040 | 1.44 | 42.4 |
| Female | 1,960 | 4.34 | 50.7 |
| Male | 1,042 | 4.04 | 45.8 |
4.15
Average Family Size
3.76
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,588 | 14.67% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,009 | 12.30% |
| High School Graduate | 6,269 | 25.63% |
| Some College | 6,085 | 24.88% |
| Associates Degree | 1,519 | 6.21% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,871 | 11.74% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,114 | 4.56% |
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 15,591 | 9,949 | 1,612 |
| Other Race | 6,984 | 3,724 | 555 |
| White | 4,033 | 3,581 | 753 |
| Asian | 3,155 | 2,710 | 1,123 |
| Black | 1,073 | 1,026 | 298 |
| 2+ Races | 789 | 688 | 254 |
| Native American | 273 | 211 | |
| Islander | 50 | 50 | 11 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 35.59%.
$30,836
Average Earnings
$32,321
Average Male
$29,000
Average Female
36.43% of Montclair residents speak only English, while 63.57% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 51.77% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 27,682 | 4,417 | 15.96% |
| Other | 12,505 | 1,787 | 14.29% |
| Asian | 4,091 | 603 | 14.74% |
| White | 4,848 | 481 | 9.92% |
| Multiple | 1,488 | 160 | 10.75% |
| Black | 1,223 | 85 | 6.95% |
| Islander | 100 | 13 | 13.00% |
| Native | 400 | 10 | 2.50% |
14.55%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.03%
Male Poverty Rate
15.05%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Montclair is Hispanic, with 15.96% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Montclair is Native, with 2.50% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.02%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.73%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.04%.
42.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.9%
Male Marriage Rate
41.2%
Female Marriage Rate
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 35-44.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 572 | 4.03% |
| Hispanic | 465 | 2.41% |
| Other Race | 303 | 3.40% |
| Black | 71 | 6.04% |
| 2+ Races | 40 | 4.16% |
| Native American | 37 | 12.42% |
| Asian | 30 | 0.88% |
3.35%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.48%
Veteran Disability Rate
64.6%
Labor Force Participation
59.7%
Employment Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
66.34%
Native Born
33.66%
Foreign Born
18.66%
Non Citizen
15.00%
Naturalized
66.34% of Montclair residents were born in the United States, with 57.49% having been born in California. 18.66% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 41,601 | 759 | 1.86% |
| 2020 | 40,842 | 759 | 1.89% |
| 2019 | 40,083 | 759 | 1.93% |
| 2018 | 39,324 | 200 | 0.51% |
| 2017 | 39,124 | 340 | 0.88% |
| 2016 | 38,784 | 337 | 0.88% |
| 2015 | 38,447 | 235 | 0.61% |
| 2014 | 38,212 | 289 | 0.76% |
| 2013 | 37,923 | 483 | 1.29% |
| 2012 | 37,440 | 161 | 0.43% |
| 2011 | 37,279 | 536 | 1.46% |
| 2010 | 36,743 | 3,694 | 1.07% |
| 2000 | 33,049 | 4,615 | 1.52% |
| 1990 | 28,434 | 5,806 | 2.31% |
| 1980 | 22,628 | 82 | 0.04% |
| 1970 | 22,546 | 9,000 | 5.23% |
| 1960 | 13,546 | 0.00% |