Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

El Monte, CA

CSALos Angeles-Long Beach MSALos Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim#20/122 Population

Census

Showing latest census year. Full demographic history available with a paid plan. See products & pricing →

Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

106,109population

37.8median age

This community is a community of 106,109 with a median age of 37.8. The population is predominantly Hispanic/Latino (67.2%) with a significant Asian community (27.4%). Median household income is $68,030. 64.6% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 15.2% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 40.2%, with a median home value of $644,000.

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

67.2%71,253

Asian

27.4%29,024

White

3.3%3,457

Two or More

0.7%754

Black

0.5%583

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.4%448

Other

0.4%415

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.2%175

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.1%1,547

High School Diploma

26.2%18,932

Some College (<1 yr)

4.9%3,557

Some College (1+ yr)

11.1%8,025

Associate's Degree

5.1%3,686

Bachelor's Degree

11.6%8,408

Master's Degree

2.5%1,800

Professional Degree

0.8%554

Doctorate

0.3%204

HS or Higher

64.6%

BA or Higher

15.2%

Graduate+

3.5%

Housingi

$644,000median home value

$1,736median rent

40.2%homeownership

30,333total units

3.3%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 40.2%

Renter 59.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.4%403

$50K–$100K

2.5%299

$100K–$150K

1.9%221

$150K–$200K

1%115

$200K–$300K

0.4%42

$300K–$500K

12.9%1,526

$500K–$1M

72.3%8,521

$1M+

5.6%665

Rent Distribution

Under $500

506

$500–$750

630

$750–$1,000

1,001

$1,000–$1,250

1,281

$1,250–$1,500

2,146

$1,500–$2,000

6,524

$2,000+

5,188

Year Built

2020 or later

0.6%176

2010–2019

4.9%1,488

2000–2009

6.1%1,859

1990–1999

7.2%2,178

1980–1989

11.7%3,558

1970–1979

11.6%3,511

1960–1969

17.4%5,280

1950–1959

20.1%6,105

1940–1949

11.5%3,502

1939 or earlier

8.8%2,676

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

58.6%17,192

Electricity

27.5%8,084

No Fuel

11.4%3,357

Bottled/LP Gas

1.8%526

Solar

0.4%103

Other

0.2%58

Wood

0.1%24

Household Economyi

$68,030median household income

$25,481per capita income

17.3%poverty rate

6.3%unemployment

52,231labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.6%1,352

$10K–$15K

4.1%1,199

$15K–$20K

4%1,170

$20K–$25K

4.1%1,199

$25K–$30K

4.5%1,328

$30K–$35K

3.8%1,117

$35K–$40K

3.3%975

$40K–$45K

3.8%1,118

$45K–$50K

3.6%1,068

$50K–$60K

8.2%2,392

$60K–$75K

10.3%3,008

$75K–$100K

13.7%4,025

$100K–$125K

9.7%2,835

$125K–$150K

6.8%2,001

$150K–$200K

7.8%2,276

$200K+

7.8%2,281

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

52,07149.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

24,051

China

8,910

Guatemala

1,759

Philippines

1,255

Korea

205

Canada

United Kingdom

India

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

47,624

Avg. Commutei

27.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

48,945

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,564(1.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

87.1%Insured

12.9%Uninsured