Monrovia, CA Demographics

A map of Monrovia's Population by Race

Monrovia, California had a population of 37,931 in 2020. It was 34.0% White, 5.2% Black, 16.4% Asian, 39.5% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 4.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Monrovia, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Monrovia is the 226th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Monrovia's White Population

12,903 residents of Monrovia identify as White, or 34.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Monrovia roughly similar to the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Monrovia is ranked #1132 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Monrovia is more White than neighboring South Monrovia Island (10.2% White), Duarte (22.5% White), Mayflower Village (27.2% White), and Arcadia (17.6% White). Monrovia is less White than neighboring Bradbury (36.4% White).

Monrovia's Black Population

1,955 residents of Monrovia identify as Black, or 5.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Monrovia roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Monrovia is ranked #198 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Monrovia is more Black than neighboring Bradbury (1.8% Black), Mayflower Village (1.2% Black), and Arcadia (1.5% Black). Monrovia is less Black than neighboring South Monrovia Island (6% Black).

Monrovia's Asian Population

6,210 residents of Monrovia identify as Asian, or 16.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Monrovia roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Monrovia is ranked #173 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Monrovia is more Asian than neighboring South Monrovia Island (11.3% Asian). Monrovia is less Asian than neighboring Bradbury (38% Asian), Duarte (20.7% Asian), Mayflower Village (39.4% Asian), and Arcadia (64.6% Asian).

Monrovia's Hispanic Population

14,987 residents of Monrovia identify as Hispanic, or 39.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Monrovia roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Monrovia is ranked #491 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Monrovia is more Hispanic than neighboring Bradbury (20% Hispanic), Mayflower Village (27.9% Hispanic), and Arcadia (13.1% Hispanic). Monrovia is less Hispanic than neighboring South Monrovia Island (70.5% Hispanic), and Duarte (48% Hispanic).

Monrovia's Native American/Other Population

323 residents of Monrovia identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Monrovia roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, Monrovia is ranked #1072 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Monrovia is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bradbury (0.5% Native American/Other), South Monrovia Island (0.6% Native American/Other), Duarte (0.8% Native American/Other), Mayflower Village (0.6% Native American/Other), and Arcadia (0.6% Native American/Other).

Monrovia's Multiracial Population

1,553 residents of Monrovia identify as Multiracial, or 4.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Monrovia roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Monrovia is ranked #936 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Monrovia is more Multiracial than neighboring Bradbury (3.3% Multiracial), South Monrovia Island (1.5% Multiracial), Duarte (2.7% Multiracial), Mayflower Village (3.8% Multiracial), and Arcadia (2.7% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.