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.

Monterey Park, CA

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

59,132population

45.5median age

This community is a community of 59,132 with a median age of 45.5. The population is predominantly Asian (64.4%) with a significant Hispanic/Latino community (26.5%). Median household income is $81,855. 79.4% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 36.2% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 51.6%, with a median home value of $863,000.

Race & Ethnicityi

Asian

64.4%38,083

Hispanic/Latino

26.5%15,656

White

5.5%3,246

Two or More

2.5%1,498

Black

0.6%366

Other

0.3%170

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%59

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%54

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.9%836

High School Diploma

21.9%9,857

Some College (<1 yr)

2.9%1,310

Some College (1+ yr)

8.9%4,020

Associate's Degree

7.6%3,405

Bachelor's Degree

25.2%11,341

Master's Degree

7.3%3,309

Professional Degree

2.1%940

Doctorate

1.6%728

HS or Higher

79.4%

BA or Higher

36.2%

Graduate+

11%

Housingi

$863,000median home value

$1,888median rent

51.6%homeownership

22,134total units

6.7%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 51.6%

Renter 48.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.3%140

$50K–$100K

1.1%119

$100K–$150K

0.7%72

$150K–$200K

0.1%9

$200K–$300K

0.9%92

$300K–$500K

5.2%550

$500K–$1M

63.3%6,742

$1M+

27.5%2,925

Rent Distribution

Under $500

409

$500–$750

298

$750–$1,000

403

$1,000–$1,250

444

$1,250–$1,500

668

$1,500–$2,000

3,007

$2,000+

3,877

Year Built

2020 or later

0.3%65

2010–2019

2.7%590

2000–2009

5.2%1,141

1990–1999

2.8%626

1980–1989

10.5%2,323

1970–1979

16.8%3,712

1960–1969

16.8%3,720

1950–1959

27.5%6,078

1940–1949

12.6%2,788

1939 or earlier

4.9%1,091

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

61.7%12,740

Electricity

33.4%6,906

Bottled/LP Gas

2.4%503

No Fuel

1.9%383

Solar

0.4%79

Wood

0.1%15

Other

0.1%15

Fuel Oil

0%5

Household Economyi

$81,855median household income

$39,857per capita income

12.3%poverty rate

6%unemployment

29,782labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.9%1,432

$10K–$15K

3.8%789

$15K–$20K

3.3%681

$20K–$25K

4.5%935

$25K–$30K

2.8%578

$30K–$35K

2.9%591

$35K–$40K

2.6%545

$40K–$45K

3.2%668

$45K–$50K

3%612

$50K–$60K

4.8%1,000

$60K–$75K

8.7%1,805

$75K–$100K

11.2%2,316

$100K–$125K

8.8%1,822

$125K–$150K

7.6%1,576

$150K–$200K

9.6%1,991

$200K+

16%3,305

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

30,03350.8%

By Region

Top Countries

China

14,449

Mexico

1,879

Philippines

998

Korea

536

India

259

Guatemala

223

Poland

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

27,347

Avg. Commutei

28.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

27,923

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,077(2.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.8%Insured

4.2%Uninsured