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Population Review

Monrovia, California Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Monrovia, California is 37,553 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 227th-largest city in California. The median household income is $97,083, the median home value is $891,700, and the median age is 38.3.

The population has grown 3.2% since 2010 (36,599 → 37,787).

37,553

Population

2755

People / sq mi

$97,083

Median Income

$891,700

Median Home Value

Monrovia covers 13.6 sq mi of land at 2755 people per square mile.

About Monrovia, CA

Monrovia is a city in California with a population of 37,553. It ranks #227 among cities in California by population. The median age is 38.3, in line with the national median. The population is 48.3% male and 51.7% female.

The median household income in Monrovia is $97,083, above the US median of $74,580. 7.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $891,700, with monthly rent averaging $2,009. The homeownership rate of 47.9% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Monrovia reflects 43.8% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 16.6% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 30.4 minutes each way.

Monrovia city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Monrovia city had a population of 36,599 in 2010 and 37,787 in 2024, a 3.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 38,000 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 0.24%.

2020 · 38K20102024

37,787

Population (2024)

36,599

Population (2010)

38,000

Peak (2020)

0.24%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201036,599
201136,744
201236,859
201336,992
201437,066
201537,153
201637,019
201736,846
201836,592
201936,331
202038,000
202137,619
202237,223
202337,288
202437,787

Race & Ethnicity

White41.6%
Black or African American6.2%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.0%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$97,083

Median Household Income

$47,622

Per Capita Income

7.0%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$891,700

Median Home Value

$2,009

Median Rent

47.9%

Owner-Occupied

Education

90.2%

High School+

43.8%

Bachelor's+

Commute

2.2%

Drive Alone

71.0%

Public Transit

16.6%

Work From Home

30.4 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

14.7%

Foreign Born

57.8%

Non-English at Home

3.2%

Veterans

8.9%

With Disability

95.0%

Health Insurance

96.6%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management26.9%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate14.3%
Manufacturing8.1%
Education, Health Care & Social Services7.9%
Construction7.1%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services5.9%
Information5.2%
Retail Trade4.4%
Public Administration3.8%
Transportation & Warehousing2.5%
Agriculture & Mining0.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Monrovia, California has a population of 37,553 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 227th-largest city in California.

The median household income in Monrovia, California is $97,083, with 7.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Monrovia, California is $891,700, with median monthly rent at $2,009 and a homeownership rate of 47.9%.

The median age in Monrovia, California is 38.3 years. The population is 48.3% male and 51.7% female.

The population has grown 3.2% since 2010 (36,599 → 37,787).

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.