Monterey, CA Demographics

A map of Monterey's Population by Race

Monterey, California had a population of 30,218 in 2020. It was 63.1% White, 2.9% Black, 7.8% Asian, 18.6% Hispanic, 1.5% Native American/Other, and 6.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Monterey, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Monterey is the 269th 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).

Monterey's White Population

19,053 residents of Monterey identify as White, or 63.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Monterey considerably larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Monterey is ranked #708 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Monterey is more White than neighboring Sand City (50.5% White), and Seaside (29.1% White). Monterey is less White than neighboring Pacific Grove (70.6% White), Del Rey Oaks (68.1% White), and Carmel-by-the-Sea (86.7% White).

Monterey's Black Population

871 residents of Monterey identify as Black, or 2.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Monterey roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Monterey is ranked #325 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Monterey is more Black than neighboring Pacific Grove (1.1% Black), Del Rey Oaks (1.6% Black), and Carmel-by-the-Sea (0.4% Black). Monterey is less Black than neighboring Sand City (4.9% Black), and Seaside (5.4% Black).

Monterey's Asian Population

2,353 residents of Monterey identify as Asian, or 7.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Monterey slightly less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Monterey is ranked #361 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Monterey is more Asian than neighboring Sand City (5.8% Asian), Pacific Grove (6.6% Asian), and Carmel-by-the-Sea (3.2% Asian). Monterey is less Asian than neighboring Del Rey Oaks (7.9% Asian), and Seaside (9.4% Asian).

Monterey's Hispanic Population

5,618 residents of Monterey identify as Hispanic, or 18.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Monterey considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Monterey is ranked #913 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Monterey is more Hispanic than neighboring Pacific Grove (14.2% Hispanic), Del Rey Oaks (15.3% Hispanic), and Carmel-by-the-Sea (6% Hispanic). Monterey is less Hispanic than neighboring Sand City (29.5% Hispanic), and Seaside (47.9% Hispanic).

Monterey's Native American/Other Population

466 residents of Monterey identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Monterey 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, Monterey is ranked #599 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Monterey is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pacific Grove (1.3% Native American/Other), Del Rey Oaks (0.9% Native American/Other), and Carmel-by-the-Sea (0.9% Native American/Other). Monterey is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sand City (2.2% Native American/Other), and Seaside (2.5% Native American/Other).

Monterey's Multiracial Population

1,857 residents of Monterey identify as Multiracial, or 6.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Monterey roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Monterey is ranked #431 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Monterey is more Multiracial than neighboring Carmel-by-the-Sea (2.8% Multiracial), and Seaside (5.7% Multiracial). Monterey is less Multiracial than neighboring Sand City (7.1% Multiracial), Pacific Grove (6.2% Multiracial), and Del Rey Oaks (6.2% Multiracial).

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