Monterey County, California

Total Population: 435,834

County Seat: Salinas

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Median Home Value

$723,100

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$94,486

Across all households

Median Age

35.3 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

27.9%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Hispanic or Latino61.0%
White (Non-Hispanic)27.6%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)5.5%
Two or More Races2.9%
Black (Non-Hispanic)2.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Other Race0.4%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

Under 18 Years

26.0%

65 Years and Over

14.5%

Male

50.9%

Female

49.1%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

74.6%

No Health Insurance

9.9%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

73.3%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

27.9%

Enrolled in College (18+)

9.4%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$94,486

Mean Household Income

$128,334

Per Capita Income

$39,523

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.0%

In Labor Force (19–64)

74.8%

SNAP / Food Stamps

8.8%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$723,100

Median Rent

$1,995/mo

Total Housing Units

144,659

Owner-Occupied

52.3%

Renter-Occupied

47.7%

Vacancy Rate

8.7%

Married Couple Households

51.5%

Cohabiting Couple Households

9.8%

Male Householder, No Partner

14.4%

Female Householder, No Partner

24.2%

Average Household Size

3.16

Broadband Internet Access

93.1%

Housing Built Since 2010

5.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 06053.