El Monte, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | El Monte | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 104,046 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 10790.1 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.58% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 36.0 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 28,862 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in El Monte declined by 8.2% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 104,778 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
El Monte has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | El Monte | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $66,002 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 7.11% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.4% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in El Monte is about 32% lower than in California.
Housing
| Metric | El Monte | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $715,433 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,680 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 39.9% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in El Monte is about 35.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,680 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in El Monte spend about 52 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 217 hours, about 9.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | El Monte | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 26.1 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 52.1 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 217 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,731 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 5.3% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 44,404 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,037 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in El Monte is 26 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
El Monte has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | El Monte | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.2% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.56 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
El Monte has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | El Monte | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.5 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 22.2% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 13.4% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about El Monte, California.
What is the population of El Monte, California?
The population of El Monte, California is 104,046, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of El Monte, California?
The population density of El Monte, California is 10790.1 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in El Monte, California?
The median household income in El Monte, California is $66,002, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in El Monte, California?
The median home price in El Monte, California is $715,433, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in El Monte, California?
The unemployment rate in El Monte, California is 6.4%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.