Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA

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2024 Population
150,570
US Senator
Alex Padilla
Democratic Party
US Senator
Adam Schiff
Democratic Party
2024 Median Age
34.2
0.885% 1-year increase
2024 Poverty Rate
11.4%
0.523% 1-year decrease
2024 Median Household Income
$99,500
6.22% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$680,500
5.6% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
60,258
0.731% 1-year growth

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59% of the households in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, 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.

79.5% of the residents in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA are CET-Soledad (193 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2024, the median property value in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA was $680,500, and the homeownership rate was 61.2%.

Most people in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA is home to a population of 151k people, from which 79.5% are citizens. As of 2024, 28.5% of Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA residents were born outside of the country (43k people).

In 2024, there were 1.88 times more Other (Hispanic) residents (60k people) in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 32k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 29.2k White (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA are Spanish (78,051 households), Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (1,492 households), and Ilocano, Samoan, Hawaiian, or Other Austronesian Languages (328 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
69,441
Women
47.1%
77,925
Men
52.9%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 147,366 inhabitants, with 52.9% men, and 47.1% women.

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Citizenship

79.5%
2024 Citizenship
80.5%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 79.5% of Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA was 80.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA
  1. Other (Hispanic)
    60k ± 2.4k
  2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
    32k ± 2.22k
  3. White (Non-Hispanic)
    29.2k ± 723
73.5%
Hispanic Population
111k people

In 2024, there were 1.88 times more Other (Hispanic) residents (60k people) in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 32k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 29.2k White (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

73.5% of the people in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA are hispanic (111k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    35,639 ± 4,036 people
  2. Philippines
    1,830 ± 1,044 people
  3. El Salvador
    611 ± 606 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA was Mexico, the natal country of 35,639 Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA residents, followed by Philippines with 1,830 and El Salvador with 611.

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Foreign-Born Population

28.5%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
43k people
27.4%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
40.5k people

As of 2024, 28.5% of Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA residents (43k 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 Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA was 27.4%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    78,051 households (55.8%)
  2. Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
    1,492 households (1.07%)
  3. Ilocano, Samoan, Hawaiian, or Other Austronesian Languages
    328 households (0.234%)

59% of the households in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 22.3%. 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.

In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA was Spanish. 55.8% of the households in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,139 ± 277
  2. Vietnam
    981 ± 165
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    396 ± 123

Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.16 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA employs 60.3k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA were Farming (8,237 people), Construction (5,135 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,580 people), and the highest paying industries were Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($307,344), Computer & peripheral equipment manufacturing ($166,372), and Computer Systems Design ($162,015).

Males in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $56,577. The income inequality in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.436, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
25,583
Women
42.5%
34,675
Men
57.5%

The workforce of Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA in 2023 was 60,258 people, with 42.5% woman, and 57.5% men.

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Occupations

60.3k
2023 Value
0.731%
1 Year growth
± 0.731%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA grew at a rate of 0.731%, from 59.8k employees to 60.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA, are Miscellaneous agricultural workers, including animal breeders (6,820 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,915 people), and Cashiers (1,188 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

60.3k
2023 Value
0.731%
1 Year growth
± 0.731%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA grew at a rate of 0.731%, from 59.8k employees to 60.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA, are Farming (8,237 people), Construction (5,135 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,580 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA, though some of these residents may live in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$53,492
Median earning men ± $2,550
$36,839
Median earning women ± $1,384

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($91,100), Public Administration ($88,003), and Construction ($75,290).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($75,990), Public Administration ($74,485), and Construction ($68,859).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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.

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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 52 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

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2024 Election Results
  1. Kamala Harris (58.5%)
    Democratic Party
  2. Donald J. Trump (38.3%)
    Republican Party
  3. 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.

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Senator Elections

US Senators from California

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Alex Padilla
Senator from California3
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 California1
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.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA awarded 193 degrees. The student population of Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA in 2023 is skewed towards men, with 172 male students and 7 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA are Hispanic or Latino (189 and 97.9%), White (3 and 1.55%), and Black or African American (1 and 0.518%).

The largest universities in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA by number of degrees awarded are CET-Soledad (193 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA are Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (87 and 45.1%), Electrician (77 and 39.9%), and Building Construction Technology (29 and 15%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 179 students enrolled in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA, 96.1% men and 3.91% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 175 records, of which 4% were women and 96% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Electrician
    77 degrees awarded
  2. Building Construction Technology
    29 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA was Electrician with 77 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
CET-Soledad
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
193 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was CET-Soledad with 193 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2023, 185 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA, which is 23.1 times more than the 8 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 189 degrees mean that there were 63 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 3 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 2.74% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.45% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (30.2k), Primary Education (28.3k), and Secondary Education (23k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA was $680,500 in 2024, which is 2.05 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $644,400 to $680,500, a 5.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA is 61.2%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA have an average commute time of 31.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$680,500
Median Property Value 2024
±$13,594
$24,258
Median Property Taxes
±$1,000

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 Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

61.2%
Homeownership
2024
74.8%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 61.2% of the housing units in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 61.6%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$99,500
Median Household Income
± $4,582
39.6k
Number of Households
± 1,652

In 2024, the median household income of the 39.6k households in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA grew to $99,500 from the previous year's value of $93,674.

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Wage Distribution

0.436
2023 Wage GINI in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA
0.433
2022 Wage GINI in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA

In 2023, the income inequality in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA was 0.436 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.696% growth from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (71.4%)
  2. Carpooled (11.3%)
  3. Worked At Home (9.23%)

In 2024, 71.4% of workers in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.3%) and those who worked at home (9.23%).

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Commute Time

31.7 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA have a longer commute time (31.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 5.34% of the workforce in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA (16.1k out of 142k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 6 - 11, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, 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.

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Health

91.7% of the population of Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA has health coverage, with 42.4% on employee plans, 31.1% on Medicaid, 8.02% on Medicare, 9.6% on non-group plans, and 0.525% 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, 50.8% were men and 49.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,233 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in California

Primary care physicians in California see an average of 1,233 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,233 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 30.6% under 18 years, 21.4% between 18 and 34 years, 36.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.8% were men and 49.2% were women.

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Uninsured People

8.31%
Uninsured
42.4%
Employer Coverage
31.1%
Medicaid
8.02%
Medicare
9.6%
Non-Group
0.525%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Monterey (South & East) & San Benito Counties PUMA, CA declined by 7.41% from 8.98% to 8.31%.

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