Monterey County's estimated 2025 population is 426,401 with a growth rate of -0.5% 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 2.41% 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
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
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% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
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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