California Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 437,613 (100%) |
| Population Density | 133 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 54 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $97,230 |
| Per Capita Income | $40,422 |
| Median Home Value | $781,000 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 145,469 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 68,993 (47.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 63,496 (43.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 12,980 (8.9%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 132,489 |
| Average Household Size | 3.16 |
| Family Households | 97,137 (73.3%) |
The table below compares Monterey County to the other 58 counties and county equivalents in California by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 21 | 65th |
| Population Density | # 26 | 56th |
| Median Household Income | # 21 | 65th |
| Per Capita Income | # 32 | 47th |
| Diversity Index | # 32 | 47th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE California Census Data Comparison Tool.
