Montara, CA Demographics

A map of Montara's Population by Race

Montara, California had a population of 2,833 in 2020. It was 73.5% White, 0.5% Black, 4.5% Asian, 13.7% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 6.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Montara, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Montara is the 821st 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).

Montara's White Population

2,083 residents of Montara identify as White, or 73.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Montara considerably larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Montara is ranked #459 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Montara is more White than neighboring Moss Beach (55.2% White), Pacifica (48.5% White), Half Moon Bay (58.9% White), and San Bruno (29.6% White). Montara is less White than neighboring El Granada (73.7% White).

Montara's Black Population

14 residents of Montara identify as Black, or 0.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Montara roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Montara is ranked #1016 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Montara is less Black than neighboring Moss Beach (1% Black), Pacifica (1.8% Black), Half Moon Bay (0.7% Black), and San Bruno (1.6% Black).

Montara's Asian Population

128 residents of Montara identify as Asian, or 4.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Montara slightly less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Montara is ranked #506 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Montara is less Asian than neighboring Moss Beach (5% Asian), Pacifica (21.2% Asian), Half Moon Bay (5.9% Asian), and San Bruno (31.7% Asian).

Montara's Hispanic Population

388 residents of Montara identify as Hispanic, or 13.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Montara considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Montara is ranked #1086 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Montara is less Hispanic than neighboring Moss Beach (33.9% Hispanic), El Granada (14.1% Hispanic), Pacifica (19.1% Hispanic), Half Moon Bay (29.7% Hispanic), and San Bruno (28% Hispanic).

Montara's Native American/Other Population

28 residents of Montara identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Montara 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, Montara is ranked #965 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Montara is more Native American/Other than neighboring El Granada (0.5% Native American/Other), and Half Moon Bay (0.6% Native American/Other). Montara is less Native American/Other than neighboring Moss Beach (1.1% Native American/Other), Pacifica (1.9% Native American/Other), and San Bruno (3.7% Native American/Other).

Montara's Multiracial Population

192 residents of Montara identify as Multiracial, or 6.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Montara roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Montara is ranked #301 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Montara is more Multiracial than neighboring Moss Beach (3.9% Multiracial), El Granada (6.6% Multiracial), Half Moon Bay (4.2% Multiracial), and San Bruno (5.4% Multiracial). Montara is less Multiracial than neighboring Pacifica (7.6% Multiracial).

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