Monterey, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Monterey, California is 29,772 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 271st-largest city in California. The median household income is $104,110, the median home value is $1,003,300, and the median age is 37.1.
The population has grown 4.0% since 2010 (27,908 → 29,015).
29,772
Population
3444
People / sq mi
$104,110
Median Income
$1,003,300
Median Home Value
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Monterey covers 8.6 sq mi of land at 3444 people per square mile.
About Monterey, CA
Housing cost is the defining feature of Monterey: the median home is valued at $1,003,300. Monterey is a city in California with a population of 29,772.
The typical household earns $104,110 a year, above the US median of $78,538. About 8.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Housing is expensive: the median home is worth $1,003,300, with typical rent around $2,288.
Educational attainment is on the higher side for US cities — 54.4% of adults hold a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. A solid 20.5% of workers are based at home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 19 minutes each way.
High housing values reframe the income picture in Monterey — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.
Monterey city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Monterey city had a population of 27,908 in 2010 and 29,015 in 2024, a 4.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 30,196 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 0.30%.
29,015
Population (2024)
27,908
Population (2010)
30,196
Peak (2020)
0.30%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 27,908 |
| 2011 | 28,246 |
| 2012 | 28,750 |
| 2013 | 28,600 |
| 2014 | 28,549 |
| 2015 | 28,496 |
| 2016 | 28,568 |
| 2017 | 28,411 |
| 2018 | 28,170 |
| 2019 | 28,178 |
| 2020 | 30,196 |
| 2021 | 29,885 |
| 2022 | 29,666 |
| 2023 | 29,273 |
| 2024 | 29,015 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 67.0% |
| Black or African American | 3.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$104,110
Median Household Income
$62,541
Per Capita Income
8.0%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$1,003,300
Median Home Value
$2,288
Median Rent
37.9%
Owner-Occupied
Education
93.9%
High School+
54.4%
Bachelor's+
Commute
3.2%
Drive Alone
58.3%
Public Transit
20.5%
Work From Home
18.6 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
36.3%
Foreign Born
76.1%
Non-English at Home
7.3%
Veterans
10.9%
With Disability
93.9%
Health Insurance
97.2%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 26.0% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 16.2% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 15.1% |
| Public Administration | 7.6% |
| Information | 6.9% |
| Construction | 6.0% |
| Manufacturing | 5.0% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.0% |
| Retail Trade | 2.6% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 1.9% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Monterey, California has a population of 29,772 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 271st-largest city in California.
The median household income in Monterey, California is $104,110, with 8.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Monterey, California is $1,003,300, with median monthly rent at $2,288 and a homeownership rate of 37.9%.
The median age in Monterey, California is 37.1 years. The population is 50.0% male and 50.0% female.
The population has grown 4.0% since 2010 (27,908 → 29,015).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.