Monterey County, California
County
Overview
- County Name
- Monterey County
- State
- California
- FIPS Code
- 06053
- State FIPS
- 06
- County FIPS
- 053
Geography
- Land Area
- 3281.72 sq mi
- Water Area
- 489.50 sq mi
- Total Area
- 3771.22 sq mi
- Latitude
- 36.240104
- Longitude
- -121.315578
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 347,971
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 241,736
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 160,593 | 46.2% |
| Hispanic | 187,377 | 53.8% |
| White | 117,940 | 33.9% |
| Black | 9,074 | 2.6% |
| Asian | 20,353 | 5.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 593 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1,479 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 2,374 | 0.7% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 136,757 | 56.6% |
| Hispanic | 104,983 | 43.4% |
| White | 102,647 | 42.5% |
| Black | 9,223 | 3.8% |
| Asian | 19,604 | 8.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,593 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1,238 | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 1,594 | 0.7% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 437,613
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $99,363
- Poverty Rate
- 12.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 53,589
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 158,316 | 36.2% |
| Black | 9,414 | 2.2% |
| Asian | 25,129 | 5.7% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 207,348
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 108,907 | 52.5% |
| Republican | 40,549 | 19.6% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 44,088 | 21.3% |
| Other | 2,526 | 1.2% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 96,599 | 46.6% |
| Female | 109,348 | 52.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 84,699 | 40.8% |
| Hispanic | 93,671 | 45.2% |
| Black | 1,408 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 8,115 | 3.9% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 103,115
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 49.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 56,683 | 66.9% |
| Hispanic | 30,908 | 33.0% |
| Black | 704 | 50.0% |
| Asian | 4,179 | 51.5% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 47,540 | 49.2% |
| Female | 55,150 | 50.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 48,871 (17.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 79,392 (26.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 145,469
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $796,107
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $2,054
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 71.4%
- Public Transit
- 1.0%
- Work From Home
- 9.2%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.