El Monte, CA

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2024 Population

106,109

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

US Senator

Adam Schiff

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

37.8

0.787% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

17.4%

1.19% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$68,030

5.5% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$644,000

2.88% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

48,945

0.212% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in El Monte, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

75.4% of the residents in El Monte, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in El Monte, CA are Diamond Beauty College (94 degrees awarded in 2024), Professional Institute of Beauty (59 degrees), and Regan Career Institute (28 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in El Monte, CA was $644,000, and the homeownership rate was 40.2%.

Most people in El Monte, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.8 minutes. The average car ownership in El Monte, CA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

El Monte, CA is home to a population of 106k people, from which 75.4% are citizens. As of 2024, 49.1% of El Monte, CA residents were born outside of the country (52.1k people).

In 2024, there were 1.26 times more Other (Hispanic) residents (36.6k people) in El Monte, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 29k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 23.3k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

75.4%

2024 Citizenship

75.9%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 75.4% of El Monte, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in El Monte, CA was 75.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in El Monte, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in El Monte, CA

Other (Hispanic)
36.6k ± 2.45k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
29k ± 1.77k
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
23.3k ± 2.38k

67.2%

Hispanic Population

71.3k people

67.2% of the people in El Monte, CA are hispanic (71.3k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in El Monte, CA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for California.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,877,888 ± 45,899 people
Philippines
827,719 ± 22,100 people
China
695,724 ± 20,296 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 3,877,888 California residents, followed by Philippines with 827,719 and China with 695,724.

Foreign-Born Population

49.1%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

52.1k people

49.7%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

53.2k people

As of 2024, 49.1% of El Monte, CA residents (52.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in El Monte, CA was 49.7%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in El Monte, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
474 ± 161
Vietnam
466 ± 143
Gulf War (1990s)
248 ± 126

El Monte, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.02 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in El Monte, CA.

Health

87.1% of the population of El Monte, CA has health coverage, with 27.1% on employee plans, 43% on Medicaid, 8.25% on Medicare, 8.34% on non-group plans, and 0.275% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in California see 1,233 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,233 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1076 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 213 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51% were men and 49% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.3% under 18 years, 21.7% between 18 and 34 years, 39% between 35 and 64 years, and 15% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51% were men and 49% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

12.9%

Uninsured

27.1%

Employer Coverage

43%

Medicaid

8.25%

Medicare

8.34%

Non-Group

0.275%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in El Monte, CA declined by 1.43% from 13.1% to 12.9%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in El Monte, CA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of El Monte, CA employs 48.9k people. In 2024, the largest industries in El Monte, CA were Health Care & Social Assistance (6,262 people), Manufacturing (6,159 people), and Retail Trade (5,694 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($74,528), Public Administration ($57,637), and Information ($55,100).

Employment

Occupations

48.9k

2024 Value

± 1,699

−0.212%

1 Year decline

± 4.98%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in El Monte, CA declined at a rate of −0.212%, from 49k employees to 48.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in El Monte, CA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,897 people), Production Occupations (5,038 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (4,317 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of El Monte, CA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in California (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

48.9k

2024 Value

± 1,699

−0.212%

1 Year decline

± 4.98%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in El Monte, CA declined at a rate of −0.212%, from 49k employees to 48.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in El Monte, CA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,262 people), Manufacturing (6,159 people), and Retail Trade (5,694 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of El Monte, CA, though some of these residents may live in El Monte, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$36,436

Median earning men ± $1,036

$32,694

Median earning women ± $1,177

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($65,875), Information ($56,188), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($54,301).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($55,823), Information ($49,315), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($48,460).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

Y-Axis

2.57%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 17.9M people employed in California. This represents a 2.57% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in California.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing the state of California. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

California is currently represented by 51 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for El Monte, CA. Showing the available data for California.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (58.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (38.3%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (1.25%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in California for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from California

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

Alex Padilla

Senator from California

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.

Adam Schiff

Senator from California

Assumed office on December 8, 2024
Elected to the seat to succeed Laphonza Butler, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Dianne Feinstein.

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing California.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in California over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in El Monte, CA awarded 181 degrees. The student population of El Monte, CA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 25 male students and 191 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in El Monte, CA are Asian (82 and 49.4%), Hispanic or Latino (69 and 41.6%), Black or African American (8 and 4.82%), and White (5 and 3.01%).

The largest universities in El Monte, CA by number of degrees awarded are Diamond Beauty College (94 and 51.9%), Professional Institute of Beauty (59 and 32.6%), and Regan Career Institute (28 and 15.5%).

The most popular majors in El Monte, CA are General Cosmetology (54 and 29.8%), Nail Specialist & Manicurist (53 and 29.3%), and Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (41 and 22.7%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 216 students enrolled in El Monte, CA, 11.6% men and 88.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 104 records, of which 97.1% were women and 2.88% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Nail Specialist & Manicurist
53 degrees awarded
Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist
41 degrees awarded
Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor
5 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years recipients in El Monte, CA was Nail Specialist & Manicurist with 53 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years from schools in El Monte, CA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Diamond Beauty College
94 degrees awarded
Professional Institute of Beauty
59 degrees awarded
Regan Career Institute
28 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Diamond Beauty College with 94 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 19 men were awarded degrees from institutions in El Monte, CA, which is 0.117 times less than the 162 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Asian students. These 82 degrees mean that there were 1.19 times more degrees awarded to Asian students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 69 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Housing & Living

The median property value in El Monte, CA was $644,000 in 2024, which is 1.94 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $626,000 to $644,000, a 2.88% increase. The homeownership rate in El Monte, CA is 40.2%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in El Monte, CA have an average commute time of 27.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in El Monte, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$644,000

Median Property Value 2024

±$12,345

$11,792

Median Property Taxes

±$715

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In El Monte, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in El Monte, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

40.2%

Homeownership

2024

72.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 40.2% of the housing units in El Monte, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 40%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in El Monte, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$68,030

Median Household Income

± $2,580

29.3k

Number of Households

± 1,221

In 2024, the median household income of the 29.3k households in El Monte, CA grew to $68,030 from the previous year's value of $64,484.

The following chart displays the households in El Monte, CA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for El Monte, CA is from California.

0.493

2024 Wage GINI in California

0.495

2023 Wage GINI in California

In 2024, the income inequality in California was 0.493 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.424% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in California in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in California across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (69.1%)
Carpooled (16.2%)
Worked At Home (6.54%)

In 2024, 69.1% of workers in El Monte, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (16.2%) and those who worked at home (6.54%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

27.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in El Monte, CA have a longer commute time (27.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.48% of the workforce in El Monte, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in El Monte, CA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in El Monte, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in El Monte, CA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

17.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in El Monte, CA (18.3k out of 105k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in El Monte, CA is Hispanic, followed by Other and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.