Monterey County's estimated 2026 population is 437,479 with a growth rate of 0.14% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Monterey County is the 22nd largest county in California. The 2010 population was 416,358 and has seen a growth of 5.07% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Monterey County includes 40.73% other race, 36.5% White, 5.78% Asian, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Other race (40.73%)
White (36.5%)
Two or more races (13.48%)
Asian (5.78%)
Black or African American (2.19%)
Native American (0.81%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.51%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 177,511 | 40.73% |
| White | 159,097 | 36.5% |
| Two or more races | 58,755 | 13.48% |
| Asian | 25,202 | 5.78% |
| Black or African American | 9,533 | 2.19% |
| Native American | 3,510 | 0.81% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2,226 | 0.51% |
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Widowed
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Separated
Never Married
Monterey County's average per capita income is $45,690. Household income levels show a median of $94,486. The poverty rate stands at 12.58%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $120,296 | $157,732 |
| Families | $100,520 | $135,609 |
| Households | $94,486 | $128,334 |
| Non Families | $65,299 | $92,188 |
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