Monterey County's estimated 2026 population is 434,011 with a growth rate of 0.07% 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 4.24% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 35.5 years
Female: 35.9 years
Male: 35.2 years
There are 325,339 adults, (65,068 of whom are seniors) in Monterey County.
Female: 214,371 (49%)
Male: 223,242 (51%)
The racial composition of Monterey County includes 38.69% other race, 36.18% White, 5.74% Asian, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 169,297 | 38.69% |
| White | 158,316 | 36.18% |
| Two or more races | 69,799 | 15.95% |
| Asian | 25,129 | 5.74% |
| Black or African American | 9,414 | 2.15% |
| Native American | 3,800 | 0.87% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1,858 | 0.42% |
Monterey County's average per capita income is $47,788. Household income levels show a median of $97,230. The poverty rate stands at 12.73%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $125,465 | $164,126 |
| Families | $103,820 | $139,687 |
| Households | $97,230 | $131,486 |
| Non Families | $65,168 | $90,365 |
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