El Monte, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of El Monte, California is 107,066 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 65th-largest city in California. The median household income is $64,484, the median home value is $626,000, and the median age is 38.1.
The population has declined 8.0% since 2010 (113,677 → 104,639).
107,066
Population
11203
People / sq mi
$64,484
Median Income
$626,000
Median Home Value
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El Monte covers 9.6 sq mi of land at 11203 people per square mile.
About El Monte, CA
El Monte is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 2.7% of the population. With 107,066 residents, El Monte is a city in California.
The typical household here earns about $64,484, below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 13.5% of residents fall below the poverty line, above the national 12.4%. The median home value is $626,000, with typical rent around $1,677.
College credentials are comparatively rare here: just 14.7%, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the lower side here, at 5.4%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 29 minutes each way.
El Monte city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of El Monte city had a population of 113,677 in 2010 and 104,639 in 2024, a -8.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 115,824 in 2015. Average annual growth rate: -0.58%.
104,639
Population (2024)
113,677
Population (2010)
115,824
Peak (2015)
-0.58%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 113,677 |
| 2011 | 114,101 |
| 2012 | 114,843 |
| 2013 | 115,414 |
| 2014 | 115,627 |
| 2015 | 115,824 |
| 2016 | 115,550 |
| 2017 | 115,514 |
| 2018 | 115,308 |
| 2019 | 115,487 |
| 2020 | 109,119 |
| 2021 | 106,783 |
| 2022 | 105,392 |
| 2023 | 104,688 |
| 2024 | 104,639 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 13.7% |
| Black or African American | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$64,484
Median Household Income
$24,356
Per Capita Income
13.5%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$626,000
Median Home Value
$1,677
Median Rent
40.0%
Owner-Occupied
Education
64.2%
High School+
14.7%
Bachelor's+
Commute
3.8%
Drive Alone
70.8%
Public Transit
5.4%
Work From Home
28.9 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
2.7%
Foreign Born
17.8%
Non-English at Home
1.8%
Veterans
12.1%
With Disability
86.9%
Health Insurance
94.0%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 18.3% |
| Manufacturing | 12.7% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 11.6% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 9.3% |
| Retail Trade | 8.6% |
| Construction | 8.2% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 7.3% |
| Information | 3.6% |
| Public Administration | 3.0% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.4% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 1.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
El Monte, California has a population of 107,066 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 65th-largest city in California.
The median household income in El Monte, California is $64,484, with 13.5% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in El Monte, California is $626,000, with median monthly rent at $1,677 and a homeownership rate of 40.0%.
The median age in El Monte, California is 38.1 years. The population is 50.6% male and 49.4% female.
The population has declined 8.0% since 2010 (113,677 → 104,639).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.