Montebello, California Population 2026

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

The population of Montebello, California is 61,376 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 150th-largest city in California. The median household income is $74,955, the median home value is $660,700, and the median age is 39.4.

The population has declined 3.0% since 2010 (62,490 → 60,617).

61,376

Population

7370

People / sq mi

$74,955

Median Income

$660,700

Median Home Value

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Montebello covers 8.3 sq mi of land at 7370 people per square mile.

About Montebello, CA

Montebello is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 3.4% of the population. With 61,376 residents, Montebello is a city in California.

Household earnings are middling, with a median of $74,955 — near the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 9.3%, below the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $660,700, with typical rent around $1,771.

College attainment is 22.0%, below the national 35.0%. About 9.2% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 31 minutes each way.

Montebello city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Montebello city had a population of 62,490 in 2010 and 60,617 in 2024, a -3.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 63,379 in 2015. Average annual growth rate: -0.21%.

Montebello city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

60,617

Population (2024)

62,490

Population (2010)

63,379

Peak (2015)

-0.21%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	62,490	-	-	estimate
2011	62,903	+413	+0.66%	estimate
2012	63,123	+220	+0.35%	estimate
2013	63,279	+156	+0.25%	estimate
2014	63,322	+43	+0.07%	estimate
2015	63,379	+57	+0.09%	estimate
2016	63,134	-245	-0.39%	estimate
2017	62,823	-311	-0.49%	estimate
2018	62,440	-383	-0.61%	estimate
2019	61,954	-486	-0.78%	estimate
2020	62,441	+487	+0.79%	estimate
2021	61,189	-1,252	-2.01%	estimate
2022	60,553	-636	-1.04%	estimate
2023	60,431	-122	-0.20%	estimate
2024	60,617	+186	+0.31%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	23.4%
Black or African American	0.6%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	4.4%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Economy & Income

$74,955

Median Household Income

$32,288

Per Capita Income

9.3%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$660,700

Median Home Value

$1,771

Median Rent

46.0%

Owner-Occupied

Education

74.5%

High School+

22.0%

Bachelor's+

Commute

2.8%

Drive Alone

72.1%

Public Transit

9.2%

Work From Home

31.0 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

3.4%

Foreign Born

28.5%

Non-English at Home

2.4%

Veterans

12.6%

With Disability

88.4%

Health Insurance

93.3%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management	23.3%
Manufacturing	10.7%
Education, Health Care & Social Services	10.3%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	9.2%
Retail Trade	8.4%
Construction	6.7%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services	6.0%
Information	5.1%
Public Administration	3.5%
Transportation & Warehousing	1.0%
Agriculture & Mining	0.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Montebello, California has a population of 61,376 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 150th-largest city in California.

The median household income in Montebello, California is $74,955, with 9.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Montebello, California is $660,700, with median monthly rent at $1,771 and a homeownership rate of 46.0%.

The median age in Montebello, California is 39.4 years. The population is 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

The population has declined 3.0% since 2010 (62,490 → 60,617).

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Sources: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

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

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