Monterey County, California Population 2022
Monterey County, California's estimated population is 434,394 with a growth rate of 0.03% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Monterey County, California is the 22nd largest county in California. The 2010 Population was 416,373 and has seen a growth of 4.33% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 1,872 | 0.00% | |
| 1860 | 4,739 | 2,867 | 153.15% |
| 1870 | 9,876 | 5,137 | 108.40% |
| 1880 | 11,302 | 1,426 | 14.44% |
| 1890 | 18,637 | 7,335 | 64.90% |
| 1900 | 19,380 | 743 | 3.99% |
| 1910 | 24,146 | 4,766 | 24.59% |
| 1920 | 27,980 | 3,834 | 15.88% |
| 1930 | 53,705 | 25,725 | 91.94% |
| 1940 | 73,032 | 19,327 | 35.99% |
| 1950 | 130,498 | 57,466 | 78.69% |
| 1960 | 198,351 | 67,853 | 52.00% |
| 1970 | 250,071 | 51,720 | 26.07% |
| 1980 | 290,444 | 40,373 | 16.14% |
| 1990 | 355,660 | 65,216 | 22.45% |
| 2010 | 416,373 | 60,713 | 17.07% |
| 2011 | 420,456 | 4,083 | 0.98% |
| 2012 | 424,788 | 4,332 | 1.03% |
| 2013 | 426,712 | 1,924 | 0.45% |
| 2014 | 428,475 | 1,763 | 0.41% |
| 2015 | 430,552 | 2,077 | 0.48% |
| 2016 | 433,953 | 3,401 | 0.79% |
| 2017 | 434,534 | 581 | 0.13% |
| 2018 | 433,950 | -584 | -0.13% |
| 2019 | 434,061 | 111 | 0.03% |
| 2020 | 434,172 | 111 | 0.03% |
| 2021 | 434,283 | 111 | 0.03% |
| 2022 | 434,394 | 111 | 0.03% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 209,849 | 48.47% |
| Black or African American | 11,162 | 2.58% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3,072 | 0.71% |
| Asian | 25,186 | 5.82% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 2,104 | 0.49% |
| Some Other Race | 151,957 | 35.10% |
| Two or More Races | 29,647 | 6.85% |
Monterey County, California Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 128,003 | 3.25 | 51.8 |
| Married | 68,568 | 3.88 | 61.4 |
| Male | 8,394 | 4.03 | 40.9 |
| Female | 15,986 | 4.24 | 37.6 |
| Non Family | 35,055 | 1.37 | 42.2 |
3.78
Average Family Size
3.25
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 50,999 | 18.44% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 23,662 | 8.56% |
| High School Graduate | 55,464 | 20.06% |
| Some College | 50,597 | 18.30% |
| Associates Degree | 23,230 | 8.40% |
| Bachelors Degree | 43,698 | 15.80% |
| Graduate Degree | 28,894 | 10.45% |
Monterey County, California Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 101,104 | 95,492 | 46,389 |
| Asian | 18,957 | 16,867 | 7,845 |
| 2+ Races | 15,635 | 13,132 | 4,241 |
| Islander | 1,621 | 1,353 | 409 |
| Black | 8,338 | 7,362 | 1,643 |
| Native American | 1,850 | 1,195 | 192 |
| Hispanic | 140,157 | 74,789 | 14,044 |
| Other Race | 83,041 | 36,776 | 5,645 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.45%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 45.88%.
$36,152
Average Earnings
$40,109
Average Male
$31,602
Average Female
Monterey County, California Language by Age
Monterey County, California Language
45.29% of Monterey County, California residents speak only English, while 54.71% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 48.32% of the population.
Monterey County, California Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 8,264 | 1,475 | 17.85% |
| Hispanic | 248,323 | 38,281 | 15.42% |
| Native | 2,881 | 330 | 11.45% |
| Multiple | 28,474 | 3,080 | 10.82% |
| Asian | 24,330 | 1,850 | 7.60% |
| Islander | 1,995 | 135 | 6.77% |
| White | 122,518 | 7,198 | 5.88% |
| Other | 26,644 | NaN% |
12.03%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.09%
Male Poverty Rate
12.97%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Monterey County, California
The race most likely to be in poverty in Monterey County, California is Black, with 17.85% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Monterey County, California is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.30%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.04%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.40%.
Monterey County, California Marital Status
Marriage Rates
47.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.3%
Male Marriage Rate
47.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Monterey County, California Married by Age and Sex
Monterey County, California 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 County, California Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,980 | 7.37% |
| Black | 1,286 | 13.94% |
| Native American | 75 | 3.43% |
| Asian | 789 | 3.78% |
| Islander | 163 | 9.34% |
| Other Race | 1,231 | 1.23% |
| 2+ Races | 964 | 5.31% |
| Hispanic | 3,181 | 1.89% |
Monterey County, California Veterans by Education
5.48%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.32%
Veteran Disability Rate
61.4%
Labor Force Participation
56.9%
Employment Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
55.35%
Born in Monterey County, California
71.03%
Native Born
28.97%
Foreign Born
20.35%
Non Citizen
8.62%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
71.03% of Monterey County, California residents were born in the United States, with 55.35% having been born in California. 20.35% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990