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Population Review

South El Monte city, CA — Population & Demographics

South El Monte city, CA has a population of 19,413. The median household income is $67,153 and the median age is 37.8.

19,413

Population

$67,153

Median Income

$578,100

Median Home Value

37.8

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White14.0%
Black or African American1.0%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.0%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$67,153

Median Household Income

$22,743

Per Capita Income

19.2%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$578,100

Median Home Value

$1,708

Median Rent

49.5%

Owner-Occupied

Education

55.7%

High School+

10.2%

Bachelor's+

Commute

2.6%

Drive Alone

74.8%

Public Transit

6.0%

Work From Home

27.0 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

2.2%

Foreign Born

19.1%

Non-English at Home

2.6%

Veterans

11.6%

With Disability

87.1%

Health Insurance

92.4%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management16.0%
Manufacturing13.5%
Education, Health Care & Social Services11.1%
Retail Trade9.0%
Construction8.5%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate8.1%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services5.9%
Information3.3%
Public Administration2.4%
Agriculture & Mining1.3%
Transportation & Warehousing1.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

South El Monte city, CA has a population of 19,413 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in South El Monte city, CA is $67,153, with 19.2% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in South El Monte city, CA is $578,100, with median rent at $1,708.

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