State
County
Land Area (mi²)
2.8 sq mi
Density (mi²)
7,127.10/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.76%
Growth Since 2010
0.74%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
South El Monte is a city located in Los Angeles County California. With a 2020 population of 20,264, it is the 298th largest city in California and the 1833rd largest city in the United States . South El Monte is currently declining at a rate of -0.76% annually but its population has increased by 0.74% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 20,116 in 2010. South El Monte reached it's highest population of 21,144 in 2000. Spanning over 3 miles, South El Monte has a population density of 7,127 people per square mile.
The average household income in South El Monte is $65,068 with a poverty rate of 19.28%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,333 per month, and the median house value is $445,500. The median age in South El Monte is 34.4 years, 33.1 years for males, and 35.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of South El Monte was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,645 | 46.55% |
| Some Other Race | 7,466 | 36.03% |
| Asian | 3,039 | 14.67% |
| Two or More Races | 345 | 1.66% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 151 | 0.73% |
| Black or African American | 75 | 0.36% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,072 | 4.08 | 50.8 |
| Married | 2,452 | 4.47 | 56.7 |
| Female | 1,011 | 5.05 | 47.3 |
| Non Family | 847 | 1.38 | 41.6 |
| Male | 762 | 4.51 | 46.9 |
4.4
Average Family Size
4.08
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,476 | 25.97% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,150 | 16.07% |
| High School Graduate | 3,913 | 29.24% |
| Some College | 1,880 | 14.05% |
| Associates Degree | 553 | 4.13% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,090 | 8.14% |
| Graduate Degree | 321 | 2.40% |
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 10,509 | 5,823 | 836 |
| Other Race | 4,586 | 2,682 | 303 |
| Asian | 2,420 | 1,511 | 500 |
| White | 372 | 346 | 75 |
| 2+ Races | 211 | 104 | 22 |
| Native American | 84 | 59 | |
| Black | 60 | 60 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 20.66%.
$27,061
Average Earnings
$31,137
Average Male
$23,952
Average Female
17.69% of South El Monte residents speak only English, while 82.31% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 68.10% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 16,955 | 3,357 | 19.80% |
| Other | 7,416 | 1,996 | 26.91% |
| Asian | 3,039 | 415 | 13.66% |
| White | 527 | 149 | 28.27% |
| Black | 75 | 54 | 72.00% |
| Multiple | 345 | 30 | 8.70% |
19.28%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.05%
Male Poverty Rate
22.58%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in South El Monte is Black, with 72.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in South El Monte is Multiple, with 8.70% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.29%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.56%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.97%.
41.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.7%
Male Marriage Rate
40.5%
Female Marriage Rate
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 279 | 3.94% |
| Hispanic | 275 | 2.24% |
| Other Race | 54 | 1.01% |
| Asian | 53 | 2.07% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 3.32% |
| Native American | 5 | 4.27% |
6.78%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.92%
Veteran Disability Rate
59%
Labor Force Participation
55.5%
Employment Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
55.69%
Native Born
44.31%
Foreign Born
25.83%
Non Citizen
18.47%
Naturalized
55.69% of South El Monte residents were born in the United States, with 52.15% having been born in California. 25.83% 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 | 20,264 | -155 | -0.76% |
| 2020 | 20,419 | -155 | -0.75% |
| 2019 | 20,574 | -155 | -0.75% |
| 2018 | 20,729 | -136 | -0.65% |
| 2017 | 20,865 | 47 | 0.23% |
| 2016 | 20,818 | 130 | 0.63% |
| 2015 | 20,688 | 337 | 1.66% |
| 2014 | 20,351 | 10 | 0.05% |
| 2013 | 20,341 | 80 | 0.39% |
| 2012 | 20,261 | 74 | 0.37% |
| 2011 | 20,187 | 87 | 0.43% |
| 2010 | 20,100 | -1,044 | -0.51% |
| 2000 | 21,144 | 294 | 0.14% |
| 1990 | 20,850 | 4,227 | 2.29% |
| 1980 | 16,623 | 3,180 | 2.15% |
| 1970 | 13,443 | 8,593 | 10.73% |
| 1960 | 4,850 | 0.00% |