Monterey County, CA

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Monterey County Overview

437,609
TOTAL POPULATION
223,186
MALE POPULATION
214,423
FEMALE POPULATION
104.09
MALES / 100 FEMALES
96.07
FEMALES / 100 MALES
35.1
MEDIAN AGE
3.7
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$37,741
PER CAPITA INCOME
$97,004
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$91,043
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
21.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
79.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,678
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.46
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
204,112
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
60.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Monterey County Area Codes

Race in Monterey County

The most populous races in Monterey County are Hispanic or Latino (261,954 | 59.9%), Some other Race (174,515 | 39.9%), and White / Caucasian (173,937 | 39.8%).
Race in Monterey County
Race# Population% Population
Asian25,9275.9%
Black / African American9,7782.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific2,1380.5%
Hispanic or Latino261,95459.9%
Native / Alaskan3,4300.8%
White / Caucasian173,93739.8%
Two or more Races47,88410.9%
Some other Race174,51539.9%
Total437,609100.0%

Ancestry in Monterey County

The most populous ancestries reported in Monterey County are Mexican (240,956 | 55.1%), German (24,903 | 5.7%), English (24,520 | 5.6%), Irish (19,437 | 4.4%), and Korean (15,904 | 3.6%), together accounting for 74.4% of all Monterey County residents.
Ancestry in Monterey County
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan2630.1%
African1,3030.3%
Alaska Native370.0%
Albanian880.0%
Alsatian290.0%
American7,8681.8%
Apache3750.1%
Arab2,0160.5%
Arapaho160.0%
Argentinean9860.2%
Armenian6000.1%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac250.0%
Australian650.0%
Austrian4880.1%
Bahamian20.0%
Bangladeshi750.0%
Barbadian30.0%
Basque820.0%
Belgian1880.0%
Belizean330.0%
Bhutanese3,9210.9%
Blackfeet4850.1%
Bolivian160.0%
Brazilian2050.1%
British1,5910.4%
Bulgarian730.0%
Burmese3,1210.7%
Cambodian780.0%
Canadian3400.1%
Cape Verdean630.0%
Carpatho Rusyn50.0%
Celtic720.0%
Central American8,8232.0%
Central American Indian2350.1%
Cherokee1,2340.3%
Chickasaw540.0%
Chilean1690.0%
Chippewa40.0%
Choctaw4750.1%
Colombian3260.1%
Comanche220.0%
Costa Rican300.0%
Cree290.0%
Creek410.0%
Croatian4570.1%
Cuban8140.2%
Czech8040.2%
Czechoslovakian1280.0%
Danish1,6950.4%
Dominican1190.0%
Dutch2,2990.5%
Eastern European9150.2%
Ecuadorian3050.1%
Egyptian3610.1%
English24,5205.6%
Estonian270.0%
Ethiopian200.0%
European6,2101.4%
Filipino3180.1%
Finnish3590.1%
French5,1631.2%
French American Indian370.0%
French Canadian8380.2%
German24,9035.7%
German Russian890.0%
Greek7460.2%
Guamanian / Chamorro7690.2%
Guatemalan1,1400.3%
Haitian1560.0%
Hmong180.0%
Honduran6700.2%
Hopi770.0%
Hungarian8110.2%
Icelander940.0%
Indian (Asian)5,3301.2%
Indonesian1240.0%
Inupiat330.0%
Iranian4530.1%
Iraqi1310.0%
Irish19,4374.4%
Israeli320.0%
Italian15,5013.5%
Jamaican1240.0%
Japanese650.0%
Jordanian260.0%
Kiowa520.0%
Korean15,9043.6%
Laotian1110.0%
Latvian250.0%
Lebanese4310.1%
Lithuanian2090.1%
Luxembourger130.0%
Macedonian90.0%
Malaysian380.0%
Maltese170.0%
Mexican240,95655.1%
Mexican American Indian2,5800.6%
Mongolian210.0%
Moroccan80.0%
Native Hawaiian1,3330.3%
Navajo1620.0%
New Zealander590.0%
Nicaraguan2770.1%
Nigerian2110.1%
Northern European7050.2%
Norwegian2,7110.6%
Okinawan430.0%
Osage310.0%
Paiute760.0%
Pakistani4760.1%
Palestinian840.0%
Panamanian1340.0%
Paraguayan690.0%
Pennsylvania German210.0%
Peruvian4950.1%
Pima110.0%
Polish3,4220.8%
Portuguese4,2741.0%
Potawatomi440.0%
Pueblo590.0%
Puerto Rican3,0000.7%
Romanian2470.1%
Russian2,0830.5%
Salvadoran6,5651.5%
Samoan8510.2%
Scandinavian8450.2%
Scotch-Irish1,9050.4%
Scottish4,8061.1%
Serbian2100.1%
Shoshone420.0%
Sioux1530.0%
Slavic250.0%
Slovak4480.1%
Slovene850.0%
Somali200.0%
South African1160.0%
South American2,6450.6%
Spaniard1,2660.3%
Spanish1,7100.4%
Spanish American Indian230.0%
Sri Lankan2,2430.5%
Subsaharan African1,7920.4%
Sudanese120.0%
Swedish2,6330.6%
Swiss2,1000.5%
Syrian2250.1%
Thai2,8620.6%
Tlingit-Haida260.0%
Tohono O'Odham100.0%
Tongan4300.1%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian130.0%
Turkish1380.0%
Ukrainian6180.1%
Uruguayan1690.0%
Ute500.0%
Venezuelan1100.0%
Vietnamese1120.0%
Welsh1,2810.3%
West Indian340.0%
Yaqui3440.1%
Yugoslavian1470.0%
Yup'ik140.0%
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Immigrants in Monterey County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Monterey County came from Latin America (102,827 | 23.5%), Central America (100,623 | 23.0%), Mexico (93,899 | 21.5%), Asia (15,638 | 3.6%), and South Eastern Asia (7,801 | 1.8%), together accounting for 73.3% of all Monterey County residents.
Immigrants in Monterey County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan2220.1%
Africa6330.1%
Argentina2590.1%
Armenia160.0%
Asia15,6383.6%
Australia970.0%
Austria850.0%
Azores1210.0%
Bangladesh820.0%
Barbados50.0%
Belarus620.0%
Belgium130.0%
Belize330.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina190.0%
Brazil3430.1%
Bulgaria280.0%
Cambodia530.0%
Canada7850.2%
Caribbean4520.1%
Central America100,62323.0%
Chile1490.0%
China1,8200.4%
Colombia3540.1%
Costa Rica280.0%
Croatia140.0%
Cuba1130.0%
Czechoslovakia1740.0%
Denmark30.0%
Dominica420.0%
Dominican Republic770.0%
Eastern Africa670.0%
Eastern Asia4,4141.0%
Eastern Europe1,5400.4%
Ecuador1180.0%
Egypt2750.1%
El Salvador5,0601.2%
England6700.2%
Ethiopia200.0%
Europe5,8391.3%
Fiji4430.1%
France2410.1%
Germany1,2250.3%
Ghana110.0%
Greece370.0%
Guatemala7830.2%
Guyana310.0%
Haiti190.0%
Honduras5370.1%
Hong Kong870.0%
Hungary1110.0%
India1,3880.3%
Indonesia950.0%
Iran3820.1%
Iraq1540.0%
Ireland1020.0%
Israel1060.0%
Italy3030.1%
Jamaica990.0%
Japan7870.2%
Jordan540.0%
Kazakhstan130.0%
Kenya120.0%
Korea1,7030.4%
Kuwait580.0%
Laos430.0%
Latin America102,82723.5%
Latvia110.0%
Lebanon1280.0%
Malaysia210.0%
Mexico93,89921.5%
Micronesia200.0%
Moldova440.0%
Morocco80.0%
Nepal1110.0%
Netherlands2370.1%
Nicaragua2240.1%
Nigeria310.0%
Northern Africa3630.1%
Northern Europe1,5740.4%
Norway510.0%
Oceania8400.2%
Pakistan910.0%
Panama590.0%
Peru3850.1%
Philippines6,1911.4%
Poland1030.0%
Portugal3790.1%
Romania1940.0%
Russia3430.1%
Scotland1590.0%
Senegal40.0%
Serbia550.0%
Singapore1430.0%
South Africa700.0%
South America1,7520.4%
South Central Asia2,3330.5%
South Eastern Asia7,8011.8%
Southern Europe9020.2%
Spain1830.0%
Sri Lanka200.0%
Sudan120.0%
Sweden1980.1%
Switzerland220.0%
Syria2240.1%
Taiwan2170.1%
Thailand3310.1%
Trinidad and Tobago970.0%
Turkey510.0%
Uganda100.0%
Ukraine2450.1%
Uruguay130.0%
Uzbekistan240.0%
Venezuela600.0%
Vietnam8800.2%
Western Africa860.0%
Western Asia1,0050.2%
Western Europe1,8230.4%
Yemen1500.0%
Zimbabwe120.0%
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Sex and Age in Monterey County

Sex and Age in Monterey County

The most populous age groups in Monterey County are 10 to 14 Years (16,989 | 7.6%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (16,800 | 7.8%) for women.
Sex and Age in Monterey County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years14,862 (6.7%)14,340 (6.7%)
5 to 9 Years16,179 (7.2%)14,769 (6.9%)
10 to 14 Years16,989 (7.6%)16,800 (7.8%)
15 to 19 Years16,471 (7.4%)16,246 (7.6%)
20 to 24 Years16,279 (7.3%)14,940 (7.0%)
25 to 29 Years15,808 (7.1%)14,356 (6.7%)
30 to 34 Years16,022 (7.2%)14,059 (6.6%)
35 to 39 Years15,552 (7.0%)13,849 (6.5%)
40 to 44 Years15,263 (6.8%)12,989 (6.1%)
45 to 49 Years13,778 (6.2%)12,256 (5.7%)
50 to 54 Years13,227 (5.9%)11,866 (5.5%)
55 to 59 Years12,496 (5.6%)12,625 (5.9%)
60 to 64 Years11,598 (5.2%)11,609 (5.4%)
65 to 69 Years9,485 (4.3%)10,508 (4.9%)
70 to 74 Years8,248 (3.7%)8,406 (3.9%)
75 to 79 Years4,751 (2.1%)5,564 (2.6%)
80 to 84 Years2,933 (1.3%)3,987 (1.9%)
85 Years and over3,245 (1.5%)5,254 (2.5%)
Total223,186 (100.0%)214,423 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Monterey County

Median Family Size in Monterey County

The median family size in Monterey County is 3.70 persons per family, with married-couple families (69,021 | 72.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.73 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (8,871 | 9.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.48 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Monterey County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple69,021 (72.2%)3.73
Single Male/Father8,871 (9.3%)3.48
Single Female/Mother17,737 (18.5%)3.70
Total Families95,629 (100.0%)3.70

Median Household Size in Monterey County

The median household size in Monterey County is 3.20 persons per household, with single female/mother households (17,737 | 13.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.13 persons per household. non-family households (35,344 | 27.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.36 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Monterey County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple69,021 (52.7%)3.81
Single Male/Father8,871 (6.8%)4.02
Single Female/Mother17,737 (13.5%)4.13
Non-family35,344 (27.0%)1.36
Total Households130,973 (100.0%)3.20

Household Size by Marriage Status in Monterey County

Out of a total of 130,973 households in Monterey County, 95,629 (73.0%) are family households, while 35,344 (27.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 30,486, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 26,693.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Monterey County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-26,693 (20.4%)
2-Person Households30,486 (23.3%)6,601 (5.0%)
3-Person Households18,022 (13.8%)1,173 (0.9%)
4-Person Households20,775 (15.9%)446 (0.3%)
5-Person Households12,684 (9.7%)357 (0.3%)
6-Person Households7,234 (5.5%)57 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households6,428 (4.9%)17 (0.0%)
Total95,629 (73.0%)35,344 (27.0%)

Female Fertility in Monterey County

Fertility by Age in Monterey County

Average fertility rate in Monterey County is 43.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 63.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 62.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Monterey County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years145 (3.3%)9.0
20 to 34 years2,717 (62.0%)63.0
35 to 50 years1,523 (34.7%)37.0
Total4,385 (100.0%)43.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Monterey County

73.5% of women with births (4,385) in Monterey County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 86.2% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 13.1% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Monterey County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years20 (13.8%)125 (86.2%)
20 to 34 years1,880 (69.2%)837 (30.8%)
35 to 50 years1,323 (86.9%)200 (13.1%)
Total3,223 (73.5%)1,162 (26.5%)

Fertility by Education in Monterey County

Average fertility rate in Monterey County is 43.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the highest fertility rate of 51.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 35.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 31.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Monterey County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School1,009 (23.0%)35.0
High School Diploma877 (20.0%)41.0
College or Associate's Degree1,388 (31.7%)47.0
Bachelor's Degree772 (17.6%)51.0
Graduate Degree339 (7.7%)50.0
Total4,385 (100.0%)43.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Monterey County

26.5% of women with births in Monterey County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 90.6% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 41.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Monterey County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School706 (70.0%)303 (30.0%)
High School Diploma517 (59.0%)360 (41.0%)
College or Associate's Degree1,042 (75.1%)346 (24.9%)
Bachelor's Degree649 (84.1%)123 (15.9%)
Graduate Degree307 (90.6%)32 (9.4%)
Total3,223 (73.5%)1,162 (26.5%)

Income in Monterey County

Income Overview in Monterey County

Per Capita Income in Monterey County is $37,741, while median incomes of families and households are $97,004 and $91,043 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income437,609$37,741
Median Family Income95,629$97,004
Mean Family Income95,629$130,259
Median Household Income130,973$91,043
Mean Household Income130,973$123,405
Income Deficit95,629$10,678
Wage / Income Gap (%)437,60921.03%
Wage / Income Gap ($)437,60978.97¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index437,6090.46

Earnings by Sex in Monterey County

Average Earnings in Monterey County are $36,654, $41,257 for men and $32,579 for women, a difference of 21.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Monterey County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male122,635 (55.6%)$41,257
Female97,767 (44.4%)$32,579
Total220,402 (100.0%)$36,654

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Monterey County

The most common earnings brackets in Monterey County are $100,000+ for men (20,195 | 16.5%) and $100,000+ for women (10,992 | 11.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Monterey County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less3,911 (3.2%)4,535 (4.6%)
$2,500 to $4,9992,610 (2.1%)2,833 (2.9%)
$5,000 to $7,4993,108 (2.5%)3,717 (3.8%)
$7,500 to $9,9992,179 (1.8%)2,848 (2.9%)
$10,000 to $12,4992,741 (2.2%)4,291 (4.4%)
$12,500 to $14,9992,818 (2.3%)3,722 (3.8%)
$15,000 to $17,4993,944 (3.2%)4,192 (4.3%)
$17,500 to $19,9993,407 (2.8%)3,656 (3.7%)
$20,000 to $22,4995,014 (4.1%)4,633 (4.7%)
$22,500 to $24,9995,300 (4.3%)3,944 (4.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9999,954 (8.1%)7,832 (8.0%)
$30,000 to $34,9998,555 (7.0%)6,350 (6.5%)
$35,000 to $39,9996,015 (4.9%)5,017 (5.1%)
$40,000 to $44,9995,805 (4.7%)4,282 (4.4%)
$45,000 to $49,9996,228 (5.1%)4,233 (4.3%)
$50,000 to $54,9994,548 (3.7%)3,605 (3.7%)
$55,000 to $64,9998,139 (6.6%)5,977 (6.1%)
$65,000 to $74,9996,160 (5.0%)4,010 (4.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99912,004 (9.8%)7,098 (7.3%)
$100,000+20,195 (16.5%)10,992 (11.2%)
Total122,635 (100.0%)97,767 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Monterey County

Average earnings in Monterey County are $47,172 for men and $37,833 for women, a difference of 19.8%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $108,852, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $33,514. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $84,545, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $22,316.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Monterey County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$33,514$22,316
High School Diploma$44,176$32,226
College or Associate's Degree$55,661$42,758
Bachelor's Degree$81,187$58,197
Graduate Degree$108,852$84,545
Total$47,172$37,833

Family Income in Monterey County

Family Income Brackets in Monterey County

According to the Monterey County family income data, there are 19,221 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 20.1% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 1,530 families (1.6%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Monterey County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0002,1042.2%
$10,000 to $14,9991,5301.6%
$15,000 to $24,9994,2084.4%
$25,000 to $34,9996,1206.4%
$35,000 to $49,9998,8939.3%
$50,000 to $74,99913,29213.9%
$75,000 to $99,99913,38814.0%
$100,000 to $149,99919,22120.1%
$150,000 to $199,99911,28411.8%
$200,000+15,58816.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Monterey County

7+ person families (4,955 | 5.2%) account for the highest median family income in Monterey County with $119,803 per family, while 2-person families (33,909 | 35.5%) have the highest median income of $48,961 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Monterey County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families33,909 (35.5%)$97,922
3-Person Families19,011 (19.9%)$89,958
4-Person Families19,864 (20.8%)$96,226
5-Person Families11,698 (12.2%)$93,403
6-Person Families6,192 (6.5%)$110,394
7+ Person Families4,955 (5.2%)$119,803
Total95,629 (100.0%)$97,004

Family Income by Number of Earners in Monterey County

The median family income in Monterey County is $97,004, with families comprising 3+ earners (18,354) having the highest median family income of $134,784, while families with no earners (11,282) have the lowest median family income of $52,323, accounting for 19.2% and 11.8% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Monterey County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners11,282 (11.8%)$52,323
1 Earner30,465 (31.9%)$67,795
2 Earners35,528 (37.1%)$110,505
3+ Earners18,354 (19.2%)$134,784
Total95,629 (100.0%)$97,004

Household Income in Monterey County

Household Income Brackets in Monterey County

With 25,671 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Monterey County, accounting for 19.6% of all households. In contrast, only 3,274 households (2.5%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Monterey County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0003,6672.8%
$10,000 to $14,9993,2742.5%
$15,000 to $24,9996,6805.1%
$25,000 to $34,9998,3826.4%
$35,000 to $49,99912,5739.6%
$50,000 to $74,99919,25314.7%
$75,000 to $99,99918,46714.1%
$100,000 to $149,99925,67119.6%
$150,000 to $199,99913,75210.5%
$200,000+19,38414.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Monterey County

The median household income in Monterey County is $91,043, with the highest median household income of $109,231 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 48,714 households (37.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $50,971, with 3,717 households (2.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Monterey County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years3,717 (2.8%)$50,971
25 to 44 Years43,226 (33.0%)$86,668
45 to 64 Years48,714 (37.2%)$109,231
65+ Years35,316 (27.0%)$77,305
Total130,973 (100.0%)$91,043

Poverty in Monterey County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Monterey County

With 11.3% poverty level for males and 13.4% for females among the residents of Monterey County, 5 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 669 males (22.4%) and 784 females (22.2%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Monterey County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,418 (16.6%)2,770 (19.8%)
5 Years669 (22.4%)416 (14.5%)
6 to 11 Years3,508 (18.4%)3,223 (17.4%)
12 to 14 Years2,012 (19.3%)1,478 (15.3%)
15 Years440 (13.3%)784 (22.2%)
16 and 17 Years1,140 (18.5%)982 (16.6%)
18 to 24 Years2,114 (10.7%)2,982 (15.0%)
25 to 34 Years2,716 (9.3%)3,799 (13.5%)
35 to 44 Years2,779 (9.6%)3,685 (13.7%)
45 to 54 Years1,797 (7.1%)2,147 (8.9%)
55 to 64 Years1,796 (7.9%)2,344 (9.7%)
65 to 74 Years1,428 (8.2%)1,955 (10.4%)
75 Years and over912 (8.5%)1,619 (11.3%)
Total23,729 (11.3%)28,184 (13.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Monterey County

According to the poverty statistics in Monterey County, males aged 45 to 54 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 92.9% of males and 91.1% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Monterey County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years12,178 (83.4%)11,253 (80.2%)
5 Years2,323 (77.6%)2,449 (85.5%)
6 to 11 Years15,501 (81.6%)15,274 (82.6%)
12 to 14 Years8,407 (80.7%)8,207 (84.7%)
15 Years2,864 (86.7%)2,752 (77.8%)
16 and 17 Years5,017 (81.5%)4,928 (83.4%)
18 to 24 Years17,575 (89.3%)16,841 (85.0%)
25 to 34 Years26,359 (90.7%)24,449 (86.6%)
35 to 44 Years26,160 (90.4%)23,153 (86.3%)
45 to 54 Years23,622 (92.9%)21,953 (91.1%)
55 to 64 Years20,916 (92.1%)21,805 (90.3%)
65 to 74 Years15,995 (91.8%)16,829 (89.6%)
75 Years and over9,767 (91.5%)12,754 (88.7%)
Total186,684 (88.7%)182,647 (86.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Monterey County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Monterey County show that 5.2% or 3,601 of the total 69,021 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 25.9%, comprising of 211 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.8%, which includes 1,380 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Monterey County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children34,770 (96.2%)1,380 (3.8%)
1 or 2 Children22,944 (95.9%)993 (4.2%)
3 or 4 Children7,101 (87.5%)1,017 (12.5%)
5 or more Children605 (74.1%)211 (25.9%)
Total65,420 (94.8%)3,601 (5.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Monterey County

According to the poverty data in Monterey County, 10.8% or 959 single-father households and 22.8% or 4,037 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 311 households (25.4%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 1,678 households (57.5%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Monterey County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children327 (9.2%)454 (6.6%)
1 or 2 Children321 (8.0%)1,677 (22.5%)
3 or 4 Children311 (25.4%)1,678 (57.5%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)228 (47.1%)
Total959 (10.8%)4,037 (22.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Monterey County

The poverty data for Monterey County shows that 3,601 of the married-couple family households (5.2%) and 4,996 of the single-parent households (18.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 211 households (25.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 1,989 household (48.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Monterey County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children1,380 (3.8%)781 (7.5%)
1 or 2 Children993 (4.2%)1,998 (17.4%)
3 or 4 Children1,017 (12.5%)1,989 (48.0%)
5 or more Children211 (25.9%)228 (40.2%)
Total3,601 (5.2%)4,996 (18.8%)

Employment Characteristics in Monterey County

Employment by Class of Employer in Monterey County

Among the 189,526 employed individuals in Monterey County, private company employees (123,530 | 65.2%), local government employees (15,537 | 8.2%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (13,743 | 7.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Monterey County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees123,53065.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)5,1922.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)13,7437.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations11,0565.8%
Local Government Employees15,5378.2%
State Government Employees7,8224.1%
Federal Government Employees12,1556.4%
Unpaid Family Workers4910.3%
Total189,526100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Monterey County

According to the labor force statistics for Monterey County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (336,819), 60.6% or 204,112 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.3% or 10,818 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 77.1% or 39,419 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 10.8% or 877 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Monterey County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years8,122 (31.4%)877 (10.8%)
20 to 24 Years22,946 (73.5%)2,042 (8.9%)
25 to 29 Years23,106 (76.6%)1,386 (6.0%)
30 to 34 Years22,831 (75.9%)1,119 (4.9%)
35 to 44 Years44,335 (76.9%)1,995 (4.5%)
45 to 54 Years39,419 (77.1%)1,459 (3.7%)
55 to 59 Years17,836 (71.0%)981 (5.5%)
60 to 64 Years12,833 (55.3%)796 (6.2%)
65 to 74 Years10,811 (29.5%)249 (2.3%)
75 Years and over2,059 (8.0%)58 (2.8%)
Total204,112 (60.6%)10,818 (5.3%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Monterey County

According to labor force statistics for Monterey County, 73.8% of individuals (160,407) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (217,353) are in the labor force, with 4.8% or 7,700 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 84.8% or 46,025 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 5.1% or 1,990 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Monterey County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School39,014 (64.2%)3,099 (5.1%)
High School Diploma32,356 (69.5%)2,095 (4.5%)
College / Associate Degree42,931 (77.0%)2,676 (4.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher46,025 (84.8%)2,605 (4.8%)
Total160,407 (73.8%)10,433 (4.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Monterey County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Monterey County are Community & Social Service (18,942 | 10.1%), Management (17,185 | 9.2%), Education Instruction & Library (11,677 | 6.2%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (8,680 | 4.6%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (7,702 | 4.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Monterey County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Monterey County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (79.2%), Computers & Mathematics (70.7%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (70.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (71.9%), Health Technologists (70.6%), and Education, Arts & Media (69.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Monterey County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management9,726 (56.6%)7,459 (43.4%)
Business & Financial3,308 (46.4%)3,819 (53.6%)
Computers, Engineering & Science5,390 (70.0%)2,312 (30.0%)
Computers & Mathematics2,077 (70.7%)859 (29.3%)
Architecture & Engineering2,165 (79.2%)567 (20.7%)
Life, Physical & Social Science1,148 (56.4%)886 (43.6%)
Community & Social Service 6,924 (36.5%)12,018 (63.4%)
Education, Arts & Media776 (30.3%)1,783 (69.7%)
Legal Services & Support626 (48.2%)673 (51.8%)
Education Instruction & Library3,754 (32.2%)7,923 (67.8%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment1,768 (51.9%)1,639 (48.1%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating2,441 (28.1%)6,239 (71.9%)
Health Technologists1,749 (29.4%)4,192 (70.6%)
Total (Category)27,789 (46.6%)31,847 (53.4%)
Total (Overall)103,264 (55.1%)84,238 (44.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Monterey County are Food Preparation & Serving (10,770 | 5.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (9,242 | 4.9%), Healthcare Support (7,374 | 3.9%), Security & Protection (4,493 | 2.4%), and Personal Care & Service (4,492 | 2.4%).
Services Occupations in Monterey County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Monterey County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (79.9%), Security & Protection (78.8%), and Firefighting & Prevention (77.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (79.6%), Personal Care & Service (76.2%), and Food Preparation & Serving (50.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Monterey County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support1,501 (20.4%)5,873 (79.6%)
Security & Protection3,540 (78.8%)953 (21.2%)
Firefighting & Prevention1,684 (77.6%)486 (22.4%)
Law Enforcement1,856 (79.9%)467 (20.1%)
Food Preparation & Serving5,307 (49.3%)5,463 (50.7%)
Cleaning & Maintenance6,218 (67.3%)3,024 (32.7%)
Personal Care & Service1,071 (23.8%)3,421 (76.2%)
Total (Category)17,637 (48.5%)18,734 (51.5%)
Total (Overall)103,264 (55.1%)84,238 (44.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Monterey County are Office & Administration (17,711 | 9.5%), and Sales & Related (16,786 | 8.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Monterey County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Monterey County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related7,950 (47.4%)8,836 (52.6%)
Office & Administration4,623 (26.1%)13,088 (73.9%)
Total (Category)12,573 (36.4%)21,924 (63.5%)
Total (Overall)103,264 (55.1%)84,238 (44.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Monterey County are Farming, Fishing & Forestry (19,158 | 10.2%), Construction & Extraction (10,360 | 5.5%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (5,399 | 2.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Monterey County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Monterey County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry12,787 (66.7%)6,371 (33.3%)
Construction & Extraction10,219 (98.6%)141 (1.4%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair5,334 (98.8%)65 (1.2%)
Total (Category)28,340 (81.2%)6,577 (18.8%)
Total (Overall)103,264 (55.1%)84,238 (44.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Monterey County are Material Moving (8,983 | 4.8%), Production (6,653 | 3.5%), and Transportation (6,445 | 3.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Monterey County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Monterey County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production4,949 (74.4%)1,704 (25.6%)
Transportation5,838 (90.6%)607 (9.4%)
Material Moving6,138 (68.3%)2,845 (31.7%)
Total (Category)16,925 (76.6%)5,156 (23.4%)
Total (Overall)103,264 (55.1%)84,238 (44.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Monterey County

Employment Industries in Monterey County

The major employment industries in Monterey County include Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (27,523 | 14.7%), Health Care & Social Assistance (21,110 | 11.3%), Retail Trade (17,694 | 9.4%), Educational Services (17,053 | 9.1%), and Accommodation & Food Services (15,855 | 8.5%).
Employment Industries in Monterey County

Employment Industries by Sex in Monterey County

The Monterey County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (92.6%), and Transportation & Warehousing (80.4%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (77.1%), Educational Services (65.5%), and Finance & Insurance (59.2%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Monterey County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting18,637 (67.7%)8,886 (32.3%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction113 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction13,189 (92.6%)1,054 (7.4%)
Manufacturing7,353 (70.6%)3,062 (29.4%)
Wholesale Trade3,201 (66.0%)1,646 (34.0%)
Retail Trade8,904 (50.3%)8,790 (49.7%)
Transportation & Warehousing4,152 (80.4%)1,014 (19.6%)
Utilities1,206 (76.2%)376 (23.8%)
Information1,511 (60.4%)989 (39.6%)
Finance & Insurance1,351 (40.8%)1,961 (59.2%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing1,464 (46.9%)1,656 (53.1%)
Professional & Scientific5,223 (52.4%)4,745 (47.6%)
Enterprise Management71 (62.8%)42 (37.2%)
Administrative & Support6,594 (68.2%)3,068 (31.8%)
Educational Services5,876 (34.5%)11,177 (65.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance4,836 (22.9%)16,274 (77.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation2,937 (59.8%)1,974 (40.2%)
Accommodation & Food Services7,258 (45.8%)8,597 (54.2%)
Public Administration5,324 (53.6%)4,612 (46.4%)
Total103,264 (55.1%)84,238 (44.9%)

Education in Monterey County

School Enrollment in Monterey County

The most common levels of schooling among the 121,319 students in Monterey County are high school (28,696 | 23.6%), college / undergraduate (25,841 | 21.3%), and middle school (24,814 | 20.4%).
School Enrollment in Monterey County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool5,3064.4%
Kindergarten6,2595.2%
Elementary School24,55220.2%
Middle School24,81420.4%
High School28,69623.6%
College / Undergraduate25,84121.3%
Graduate / Professional5,8514.8%
Total121,319100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Monterey County

Out of a total of 121,319 students who are enrolled in schools in Monterey County, 11,283 (9.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 110,036 (90.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 1,943 (25.6% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 27,788 (95.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Monterey County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds3,407 (78.9%)913 (21.1%)
5 to 9 Year Old27,788 (95.0%)1,469 (5.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds31,696 (94.9%)1,693 (5.1%)
15 to 17 Year Olds16,819 (90.7%)1,724 (9.3%)
18 to 19 Year Olds8,785 (93.6%)601 (6.4%)
20 to 24 Year Olds11,158 (89.4%)1,327 (10.6%)
25 to 34 Year Olds5,651 (74.4%)1,943 (25.6%)
35 Years and over4,758 (75.0%)1,587 (25.0%)
Total110,036 (90.7%)11,283 (9.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Monterey County

Business (11,230 | 13.8%), social sciences (8,827 | 10.8%), bio, nature & agricultural (7,501 | 9.2%), liberal arts & history (7,167 | 8.8%), and science & technology (6,552 | 8.0%) are the most common fields of study among 81,569 individuals in Monterey County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Monterey County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics3,5744.4%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural7,5019.2%
Physical & Health Sciences2,2622.8%
Psychology4,7295.8%
Social Sciences8,82710.8%
Engineering5,0476.2%
Multidisciplinary Studies1,1331.4%
Science & Technology6,5528.0%
Business11,23013.8%
Education6,3687.8%
Literature & Languages5,4456.7%
Liberal Arts & History7,1678.8%
Visual & Performing Arts3,8284.7%
Communications2,5773.2%
Arts & Humanities5,3296.5%
Total81,569100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Monterey County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Monterey County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Monterey County are males with 2 vehicles (38,013, accounting for 36.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (28,263, making up 46.8%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Monterey County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle1,788 (1.7%)1,474 (1.8%)
1 Vehicle13,886 (13.5%)14,213 (17.5%)
2 Vehicles38,013 (36.9%)28,263 (34.8%)
3 Vehicles26,671 (25.9%)20,642 (25.4%)
4 Vehicles12,555 (12.2%)9,655 (11.9%)
5 or more Vehicles10,131 (9.8%)7,024 (8.6%)
Total103,044 (100.0%)81,271 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Monterey County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Monterey County are 20 to 24 minutes (39,659 commuters, 22.9%), 15 to 19 minutes (30,703 commuters, 17.7%), and 10 to 14 minutes (22,677 commuters, 13.1%).
Commute Time in Monterey County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes4,0292.3%
5 to 9 Minutes13,4427.8%
10 to 14 Minutes22,67713.1%
15 to 19 Minutes30,70317.7%
20 to 24 Minutes39,65922.9%
25 to 29 Minutes10,7296.2%
30 to 34 Minutes17,55310.1%
35 to 39 Minutes4,8942.8%
40 to 44 Minutes7,5594.4%
45 to 59 Minutes9,7015.6%
60 to 89 Minutes6,9824.0%
90 or more Minutes5,1583.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Monterey County

The most common commute times in Monterey County are 20 to 24 minutes (23,471 commuters, 23.9%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (16,188 commuters, 21.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Monterey County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes2,041 (2.1%)1,988 (2.7%)
5 to 9 Minutes6,638 (6.8%)6,804 (9.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes12,049 (12.2%)10,628 (14.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes16,196 (16.5%)14,507 (19.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes23,471 (23.9%)16,188 (21.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes6,294 (6.4%)4,435 (5.9%)
30 to 34 Minutes10,573 (10.7%)6,980 (9.3%)
35 to 39 Minutes2,836 (2.9%)2,058 (2.8%)
40 to 44 Minutes4,328 (4.4%)3,231 (4.3%)
45 to 59 Minutes5,563 (5.7%)4,138 (5.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes4,522 (4.6%)2,460 (3.3%)
90 or more Minutes3,811 (3.9%)1,347 (1.8%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Monterey County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Monterey County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (19,347, 19.7%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (13,317, 17.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Monterey County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM7,190 (7.3%)3,627 (4.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM6,152 (6.3%)2,485 (3.3%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM3,604 (3.7%)2,295 (3.1%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM14,045 (14.3%)5,811 (7.8%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM9,326 (9.5%)5,627 (7.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM19,347 (19.7%)13,317 (17.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM9,011 (9.2%)9,516 (12.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM9,123 (9.3%)10,071 (13.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM2,612 (2.7%)2,983 (4.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM5,166 (5.2%)6,203 (8.3%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM2,741 (2.8%)4,104 (5.5%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM1,282 (1.3%)1,683 (2.2%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM5,136 (5.2%)4,004 (5.4%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM3,587 (3.6%)3,038 (4.1%)
Total98,322 (100.0%)74,764 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Monterey County

Occupancy by Ownership in Monterey County

Of the total 130,973 dwellings in Monterey County, owner-occupied units account for 68,359 (52.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 62,614 (47.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Monterey County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units68,35952.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units62,61447.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units130,973100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Monterey County

Occupancy by Household Size in Monterey County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household26,69320.4%
2-Person Household37,08728.3%
3-Person Household19,19514.7%
4+ Person Household47,99836.6%
Total Housing Units130,973100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Monterey County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Monterey County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household12,625 (47.3%)14,068 (52.7%)
2-Person Household23,062 (62.2%)14,025 (37.8%)
3-Person Household10,005 (52.1%)9,190 (47.9%)
4+ Person Household22,667 (47.2%)25,331 (52.8%)
Total Housing Units68,359 (52.2%)62,614 (47.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Monterey County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Monterey County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School11,020 (37.6%)18,298 (62.4%)
High School Diploma10,337 (48.6%)10,941 (51.4%)
College/Associate Degree20,004 (53.3%)17,548 (46.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher26,998 (63.0%)15,827 (37.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Monterey County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Monterey County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years22,34117.1%
35 to 44 Years24,60218.8%
45 to 54 Years24,98619.1%
55 to 64 Years23,72818.1%
65 to 74 Years20,45715.6%
75 to 84 Years9,7717.5%
85 Years and Over5,0883.9%
Total130,973100.0%

Housing Finances in Monterey County

Median Income by Occupancy in Monterey County

Median Income by Occupancy in Monterey County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied68,359 (52.2%)$115,669
Renter-Occupied62,614 (47.8%)$68,442
Average130,973 (100.0%)$91,043

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Monterey County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Monterey County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000804 (1.2%)1,262 (2.0%)
$5,000 to $9,999594 (0.9%)971 (1.5%)
$10,000 to $14,999850 (1.2%)2,377 (3.8%)
$15,000 to $19,999883 (1.3%)1,807 (2.9%)
$20,000 to $24,9991,158 (1.7%)2,831 (4.5%)
$25,000 to $34,9993,061 (4.5%)5,269 (8.4%)
$35,000 to $49,9994,506 (6.6%)8,046 (12.9%)
$50,000 to $74,9997,785 (11.4%)11,509 (18.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9998,928 (13.1%)9,487 (15.1%)
$100,000 to $149,99915,438 (22.6%)10,251 (16.4%)
$150,000 or more24,352 (35.6%)8,804 (14.1%)
Total68,359 (100.0%)62,614 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Monterey County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Monterey County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3002,155 (3.2%)590 (0.9%)
$300 to $4994,388 (6.4%)1,351 (2.2%)
$500 to $7998,152 (11.9%)1,983 (3.2%)
$800 to $9993,844 (5.6%)2,716 (4.3%)
$1,000 to $1,4998,140 (11.9%)10,739 (17.2%)
$1,500 to $1,9997,512 (11.0%)17,296 (27.6%)
$2,000 to $2,4998,709 (12.7%)13,239 (21.1%)
$2,500 to $2,9997,265 (10.6%)5,809 (9.3%)
$3,000 or more18,194 (26.6%)6,811 (10.9%)
Total68,359 (100.0%)62,614 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Monterey County

Housing Structures in Monterey County

Housing Structures in Monterey County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached82,56063.0%
Single Unit, Attached7,9476.1%
2 Unit Apartments3,8322.9%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments7,9326.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments8,0476.1%
10 or more Apartments14,83611.3%
Mobile Home / Other5,8194.4%
Total130,973100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Monterey County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Monterey County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached59,765 (72.4%)22,795 (27.6%)
Single Unit, Attached3,104 (39.1%)4,843 (60.9%)
2 Unit Apartments233 (6.1%)3,599 (93.9%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments642 (8.1%)7,290 (91.9%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments238 (3.0%)7,809 (97.0%)
10 or more Apartments555 (3.7%)14,281 (96.3%)
Mobile Home / Other3,822 (65.7%)1,997 (34.3%)
Total68,359 (52.2%)62,614 (47.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Monterey County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Monterey County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room482 (0.7%)3,679 (5.9%)
2 or 3 Rooms2,450 (3.6%)14,735 (23.5%)
4 or 5 Rooms24,627 (36.0%)31,730 (50.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms26,896 (39.4%)9,599 (15.3%)
8 or more Rooms13,904 (20.3%)2,871 (4.6%)
Total68,359 (100.0%)62,614 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Monterey County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Monterey County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas39,453 (57.7%)22,545 (36.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas4,183 (6.1%)1,627 (2.6%)
Electricity20,759 (30.4%)35,358 (56.5%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene75 (0.1%)71 (0.1%)
Coal or Coke17 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels2,990 (4.4%)929 (1.5%)
No Fuel Used882 (1.3%)2,084 (3.3%)
Total68,359 (100.0%)62,614 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Monterey County

Household Vehicle Usage in Monterey County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle1,623 (2.4%)4,630 (7.4%)
1 Vehicle12,977 (19.0%)22,090 (35.3%)
2 Vehicles26,018 (38.1%)23,176 (37.0%)
3 or more Vehicles27,741 (40.6%)12,718 (20.3%)
Total68,359 (100.0%)62,614 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Monterey County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Monterey County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units23,92144,438
Median Property Value$666,500$689,900
Median Household Income$90,426$18,350
Monthly Housing Costs$710$17,443
Real Estate Taxes$3,335$647

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Monterey County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Monterey County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000908 (3.8%)495 (1.1%)
$50,000 to $99,999864 (3.6%)248 (0.6%)
$100,000 to $299,9992,328 (9.7%)1,618 (3.6%)
$300,000 to $499,9993,912 (16.4%)7,492 (16.9%)
$500,000 to $749,9995,928 (24.8%)16,280 (36.6%)
$750,000 to $999,9994,250 (17.8%)9,237 (20.8%)
$1,000,000 or more5,731 (24.0%)9,068 (20.4%)
Total23,921 (100.0%)44,438 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Monterey County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Monterey County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000745 (3.1%)503 (1.1%)
$10,000 to $24,9991,584 (6.6%)653 (1.5%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,840 (7.7%)1,307 (2.9%)
$35,000 to $49,9992,302 (9.6%)1,221 (2.8%)
$50,000 to $74,9993,486 (14.6%)2,204 (5.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,396 (14.2%)4,299 (9.7%)
$100,000 to $149,9994,566 (19.1%)5,532 (12.4%)
$150,000 or more6,002 (25.1%)10,872 (24.5%)
Total23,921 (100.0%)44,438 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Monterey County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Monterey County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x3,208 (13.4%)128,901 (290.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x1,626 (6.8%)3,296 (7.4%)
3.0x to 3.9x2,406 (10.1%)5,141 (11.6%)
4.0x or more16,458 (68.8%)7,558 (17.0%)
Total23,921 (100.0%)44,438 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Monterey County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Monterey County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8002,583 (10.8%)182 (0.4%)
$800 to $1,4992,803 (11.7%)1,241 (2.8%)
$800 to $1,49917,069 (71.4%)2,449 (5.5%)
Total23,921 (100.0%)44,438 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Monterey County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Monterey County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Monterey County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years34,299 (97.7%)823 (2.3%)
6 to 18 Years80,955 (96.2%)3,171 (3.8%)
19 to 25 Years34,600 (86.5%)5,425 (13.6%)
26 to 34 Years40,593 (79.8%)10,242 (20.2%)
35 to 44 Years44,453 (80.5%)10,775 (19.5%)
45 to 54 Years42,381 (85.8%)7,018 (14.2%)
55 to 64 Years43,164 (92.1%)3,691 (7.9%)
65 to 74 Years35,518 (98.1%)689 (1.9%)
75 Years and older24,864 (99.3%)188 (0.7%)
Total380,827 (90.1%)42,022 (9.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Monterey County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Monterey County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born34,299 (97.7%)823 (2.3%)
Foreign Born, Citizen80,955 (96.2%)3,171 (3.8%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen34,600 (86.5%)5,425 (13.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Monterey County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Monterey County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00025,439 (87.5%)3,647 (12.5%)
$25,000 to $49,99950,472 (86.6%)7,804 (13.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99953,084 (85.5%)9,000 (14.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99952,340 (87.9%)7,173 (12.0%)
$100,000 and over194,278 (93.2%)14,062 (6.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Monterey County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Monterey County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 620,392 (58.1%)15,330 (43.6%)
6 to 18 Years47,467 (56.4%)37,461 (44.5%)
19 to 25 Years13,285 (33.2%)22,511 (56.2%)
25 to 34 Years11,593 (22.8%)30,864 (60.7%)
35 to 44 Years10,954 (19.8%)34,761 (62.9%)
45 to 54 Years10,306 (20.9%)33,497 (67.8%)
55 to 64 Years11,719 (25.0%)33,644 (71.8%)
65 to 74 Years33,306 (92.0%)18,968 (52.4%)
75 Years and over24,490 (97.8%)13,811 (55.1%)
Total183,512 (43.4%)240,847 (57.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Monterey County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Monterey County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years28 (0.2%)102 (0.7%)
5 to 17 Years2,160 (5.1%)1,413 (3.4%)
18 to 34 Years2,307 (4.8%)2,404 (4.9%)
35 to 64 Years5,883 (7.7%)5,717 (7.6%)
65 to 74 Years3,817 (21.9%)3,412 (18.2%)
75 Years and over4,704 (44.1%)6,935 (48.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Monterey County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Monterey County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years28 (0.2%)102 (0.7%)
5 to 17 Years61 (0.1%)189 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years316 (0.7%)259 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years1,354 (1.8%)879 (1.2%)
65 to 74 Years1,867 (10.7%)764 (4.1%)
75 Years and over2,609 (24.4%)2,689 (18.7%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Monterey County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years9 (0.1%)52 (0.4%)
5 to 17 Years297 (0.7%)396 (1.0%)
18 to 34 Years323 (0.7%)784 (1.6%)
35 to 64 Years937 (1.2%)1,432 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years773 (4.4%)764 (4.1%)
75 Years and over646 (6.0%)860 (6.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Monterey County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,801 (4.2%)769 (1.9%)
18 to 34 Years1,463 (3.0%)1,185 (2.4%)
35 to 64 Years2,433 (3.2%)1,850 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years1,009 (5.8%)869 (4.6%)
75 Years and over1,249 (11.7%)2,093 (14.6%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Monterey County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years169 (0.4%)134 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years232 (0.5%)400 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years2,616 (3.4%)2,896 (3.9%)
65 to 74 Years1,902 (10.9%)2,184 (11.6%)
75 Years and over2,860 (26.8%)4,591 (31.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Monterey County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years350 (0.8%)306 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years379 (0.8%)232 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years1,254 (1.6%)926 (1.2%)
65 to 74 Years762 (4.4%)762 (4.1%)
75 Years and over1,385 (13.0%)2,326 (16.2%)

Technology Access in Monterey County

Computing Device Access in Monterey County

Computing Device Access in Monterey County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop100,85777.0%
Smartphone120,25791.8%
Tablet69,59153.1%
No Computing Device4,5333.5%
Total130,973100.0%

Internet Access in Monterey County

Internet Access in Monterey County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet1010.1%
Broadband Home90,25568.9%
Cellular Data Only23,47217.9%
Satellite Internet12,1619.3%
No Internet10,6358.1%
Total130,973100.0%

Monterey County Summary

Monterey County is a county located on the Central Coast of California, south of San Francisco and north of Los Angeles. It is bordered by San Benito County to the north, Santa Cruz County to the northwest, San Luis Obispo County to the east, and Santa Barbara County to the south. The county seat is Salinas, the largest city in the county.

History

The area that is now Monterey County was first inhabited by Native Americans, including the Ohlone, Esselen, and Salinan tribes. The first European to explore the area was Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo, who sailed up the California coast in 1542. The area was later explored by Spanish explorer Sebastián Vizcaíno in 1602.
In 1770, the Spanish established the Presidio of Monterey, which was the first European settlement in the area. The area was part of the Spanish Empire until 1821, when Mexico gained independence. In 1846, the area became part of the United States after the Mexican-American War.
In 1850, Monterey County was established as one of the original 27 counties of California. The county was named after the city of Monterey, which was the capital of Alta California from 1777 to 1846.

Geography

Monterey County covers an area of 3,771 square miles and is located on the Central Coast of California. It is bordered by San Benito County to the north, Santa Cruz County to the northwest, San Luis Obispo County to the east, and Santa Barbara County to the south.
The county is divided into two distinct regions: the coastal region and the inland region. The coastal region is characterized by rugged cliffs, rocky shorelines, and sandy beaches. The inland region is characterized by rolling hills, oak woodlands, and agricultural valleys.
The highest point in the county is Junipero Serra Peak, which is 5,862 feet above sea level. The lowest point is the Pacific Ocean, which is at sea level.

Economy

The economy of Monterey County is largely based on agriculture, tourism, and technology. Agriculture is the largest industry in the county, with crops such as lettuce, strawberries, and broccoli being grown in the Salinas Valley. Tourism is also a major industry, with visitors coming to the area to enjoy the beaches, wineries, and other attractions. Technology is also a growing industry, with many tech companies locating in the county.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Monterey County was 415,057. The racial makeup of the county was 68.2% White, 3.3% African American, 0.7% Native American, 8.4% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, and 17.3% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 44.2% of the population.
The median household income in the county was $60,817, and the median family income was $71,817. The per capita income was $30,817. About 13.2% of the population was below the poverty line.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Monterey County?
Total Population of Monterey County is 437,609.
What is the Total Male Population of Monterey County?
Total Male Population of Monterey County is 223,186.
What is the Total Female Population of Monterey County?
Total Female Population of Monterey County is 214,423.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Monterey County?
There are 104.09 Males per 100 Females in Monterey County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Monterey County?
There are 96.07 Females per 100 Males in Monterey County.
What is the Median Population Age in Monterey County?
Median Population Age in Monterey County is 35.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Monterey County
Average Family Size in Monterey County is 3.7 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Monterey County
Average Household Size in Monterey County is 3.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Monterey County?
Per Capita income in Monterey County is $37,741.
What is the Median Family Income in Monterey County?
Median Family Income in Monterey County is $97,004.
What is the Median Household income in Monterey County?
Median Household Income in Monterey County is $91,043.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Monterey County?
Income or Wage Gap in Monterey County is 21.0%.
Women in Monterey County earn 79.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Monterey County?
Family Income Deficit in Monterey County is $10,678.
Families that are below poverty line in Monterey County earn $10,678 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Monterey County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Monterey County is 0.46.
How Large is the Labor Force in Monterey County?
There are 204,112 People in the Labor Forcein in Monterey County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Monterey County?
60.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Monterey County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Monterey County?
Unemployment Rate in Monterey County is 5.3%.