State
County
Land Area (mi²)
7.7 sq mi
Density (mi²)
7,638.40/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.89%
Growth Since 2010
-2.75%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Monterey Park, California Population 2021
58,611
Monterey Park is a city located in Los Angeles County California. With a 2020 population of 58,611, it is the 154th largest city in California and the 662nd largest city in the United States . Monterey Park is currently declining at a rate of -0.89% annually and its population has decreased by -2.75% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 60,269 in 2010. Monterey Park reached it's highest population of 60,908 in 2015. Spanning over 8 miles, Monterey Park has a population density of 7,638 people per square mile.
The average household income in Monterey Park is $85,736 with a poverty rate of 12.95%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,400 per month, and the median house value is $616,000. The median age in Monterey Park is 44.1 years, 41.6 years for males, and 47 years for females.
Monterey Park Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Monterey Park was:
- Asian: 65.65%
- Other race: 16.85%
- White: 14.04%
- Two or more races: 1.76%
- Black or African American: 0.69%
- Native American: 0.55%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.47%
The current population of Monterey Park, California is 58,611 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 60,198.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 60,269.
Monterey Park, California Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 39,676 | 65.65% |
| Some Other Race | 10,185 | 16.85% |
| White | 8,483 | 14.04% |
| Two or More Races | 1,064 | 1.76% |
| Black or African American | 415 | 0.69% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 331 | 0.55% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 285 | 0.47% |
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Monterey Park Population by Race
Monterey Park Population Pyramid $2021
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Monterey Park Population by Age
Monterey Park Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 19,955 | 3.02 | 52.1 |
| Married | 10,079 | 3.5 | 57.9 |
| Non Family | 4,826 | 1.47 | 43.7 |
| Female | 3,478 | 3.52 | 44.7 |
| Male | 1,572 | 3.58 | 57.4 |
3.39
Average Family Size
3.02
Average Household Size
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Monterey Park Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5,935 | 12.91% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,574 | 7.78% |
| High School Graduate | 10,870 | 23.65% |
| Some College | 7,247 | 15.77% |
| Associates Degree | 3,714 | 8.08% |
| Bachelors Degree | 10,251 | 22.31% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,367 | 9.50% |
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Monterey Park Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Monterey Park Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 31,751 | 24,435 | 11,746 |
| Hispanic | 11,369 | 9,592 | 1,871 |
| Other Race | 6,555 | 5,649 | 738 |
| White | 2,084 | 1,877 | 785 |
| 2+ Races | 502 | 444 | 146 |
| Native American | 270 | 151 | 60 |
| Black | 257 | 181 | 117 |
| Islander | 203 | 134 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 90.07%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 45.53%.
Monterey Park Educational Attainment by Race
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$36,951
Average Earnings
$40,978
Average Male
$32,423
Average Female
Monterey Park Earnings by Educational Attainment
Monterey Park Language by Age
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Monterey Park Language
24.92% of Monterey Park residents speak only English, while 75.08% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 54.51% of the population.
Monterey Park Language
Monterey Park Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 39,524 | 5,489 | 13.89% |
| Hispanic | 17,221 | 1,902 | 11.04% |
| Other | 10,172 | 835 | 8.21% |
| White | 2,280 | 269 | 11.80% |
| Multiple | 1,058 | 160 | 15.12% |
| Native | 331 | 51 | 15.41% |
| Black | 387 | 48 | 12.40% |
| Islander | 285 | 4 | 1.40% |
12.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.26%
Male Poverty Rate
13.60%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Monterey Park
The race most likely to be in poverty in Monterey Park is Native, with 15.41% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Monterey Park is Islander, with 1.40% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.84%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.03%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.65%.
Monterey Park Poverty
Monterey Park Poverty Rate by Education
Monterey Park Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
50.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.3%
Male Marriage Rate
48.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Monterey Park Married by Age and Sex
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Monterey Park Marriage
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.
Monterey Park Marital Status by Race
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Monterey Park Marital Status
Monterey Park Veterans by War
Monterey Park Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 650 | 1.91% |
| White | 574 | 8.24% |
| Hispanic | 516 | 4.05% |
| Other Race | 157 | 2.14% |
| 2+ Races | 42 | 6.24% |
| Islander | 16 | 6.04% |
| Native American | 6 | 1.92% |
Monterey Park Veterans by Race
Monterey Park Veterans by Education
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11.35%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.10%
Veteran Disability Rate
Monterey Park Veterans by Education
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56.8%
Labor Force Participation
53.9%
Employment Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
Monterey Park Employment by Age
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Monterey Park Employment by Race
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Monterey Park Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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46.35%
Native Born
53.65%
Foreign Born
19.45%
Non Citizen
34.20%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
46.35% of Monterey Park residents were born in the United States, with 40.41% having been born in California. 19.45% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Monterey Park Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 58,611 | -529 | -0.89% |
| 2020 | 59,140 | -529 | -0.89% |
| 2019 | 59,669 | -529 | -0.88% |
| 2018 | 60,198 | -470 | -0.77% |
| 2017 | 60,668 | -162 | -0.27% |
| 2016 | 60,830 | -78 | -0.13% |
| 2015 | 60,908 | 76 | 0.12% |
| 2014 | 60,832 | 36 | 0.06% |
| 2013 | 60,796 | 151 | 0.25% |
| 2012 | 60,645 | 185 | 0.31% |
| 2011 | 60,460 | 242 | 0.40% |
| 2010 | 60,218 | 167 | 0.03% |
| 2000 | 60,051 | -687 | -0.11% |
| 1990 | 60,738 | 6,400 | 1.12% |
| 1980 | 54,338 | 5,172 | 1.01% |
| 1970 | 49,166 | 11,345 | 2.66% |
| 1960 | 37,821 | 17,426 | 6.37% |
| 1950 | 20,395 | 11,864 | 9.11% |
| 1940 | 8,531 | 2,125 | 2.91% |
| 1930 | 6,406 | 2,298 | 4.54% |
| 1920 | 4,108 | 0.00% |