Monterey Population

1910–2026

2,839

2026 projection

3.3% since 2020 (increase)

05001K1.5K2K2.5K3K192019401960198020002020

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Monterey. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20262,839+120.42%
20252,827+301.07%
20242,797+471.71%
20232,750-10.04%
20222,751+80.29%
20212,743-50.18%
20202,748-1374.75%
20192,885+220.77%
20182,863+160.56%
20172,847+321.14%

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Monterey Demographics

27median age

Median age

Female38.7 yrs
Male20.3 yrs

Adults

1,781
407 seniors · 23%1,374 other adults

Sex

Female 50.3% · 1,393Male 49.7% · 1,375

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 28 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Monterey Income

$45,922median household income

Median household income

$45,922

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$34,769

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

29.9%

About 1 in 3 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Monterey Marital Status

54% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married54%64%44%
Never married22%25%18%
Divorced12%8%17%
Widowed10%3%16%
Separated3%0%5%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201