South El Monte, CA

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US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

US Senator

Adam Schiff

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

37.8

1.07% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

23.7%

12.2% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$67,153

0.843% 1-year decline

2023 Median Property Value

$578,100

1.4% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

8,345

4.62% 1-year decline

About

In N/A, South El Monte, CA had a population of N/A people with a median age of 37.8 and a median household income of $67,153. Between N/A and N/A the population of South El Monte, CA N/A from N/A to N/A, a N/A% N/A and its median household income declined from $67,724 to $67,153, a −0.843% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in South El Monte, CA are Other (Hispanic) (44.8%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (20.1%), Two+ (Hispanic) (18.5%), White (Hispanic) (10.8%), and White (Non-Hispanic) (3.18%).

None of the households in South 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.

76.4% of the residents in South El Monte, CA are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in South El Monte, CA was $578,100, and the homeownership rate was 49.5%.

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Population & Diversity

South El Monte, CA is home to a population of N/A people, from which 76.4% are citizens. As of 2023, 45% of South El Monte, CA residents were born outside of the country (8.73k people).

In 2023, there were 2.23 times more Other (Hispanic) residents (8.7k people) in South El Monte, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.9k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 3.59k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

76.4%

2023 Citizenship

76.4%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 76.4% of South El Monte, CA residents were US citizens, which is approximately the same as the national average of N/A%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in South El Monte, CA was 76.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in South El Monte, CA

Other (Hispanic)
8.7k ± 953
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
3.9k ± 650
Two+ (Hispanic)
3.59k ± 717

74.9%

Hispanic Population

14.5k people

74.9% of the people in South El Monte, CA are hispanic (14.5k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in South 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
3,899,021 ± 46,015 people
Philippines
824,230 ± 22,055 people
China
685,370 ± 20,148 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 3,899,021 California residents, followed by Philippines with 824,230 and China with 685,370.

Foreign-Born Population

45%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

8.73k people

44.6%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

8.78k people

As of 2023, 45% of South El Monte, CA residents (8.73k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of N/A%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in South El Monte, CA was 44.6%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (1990s)
139 ± 107
Gulf War (2001-)
61 ± 41
Vietnam
61 ± 47

South El Monte, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 2.28 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of South El Monte, CA employs 8.35k people. The largest industries in South El Monte, CA are , and the highest paying industries are Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($136,250), Utilities ($97,292), and Information ($73,636).

Males in California have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $75,777. The income inequality in California (measured using the Gini index) is 0.498, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

8.35k

2023 Value

± 597

−4.62%

1 Year decline

± 10.5%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in South El Monte, CA declined at a rate of −4.62%, from 8.75k employees to 8.35k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in South El Monte, CA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,155 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,153 people), and Production Occupations (846 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of South El Monte, CA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

8.35k

2023 Value

± 597

−4.62%

1 Year decline

± 10.5%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in South El Monte, CA declined at a rate of −4.62%, from 8.75k employees to 8.35k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in South El Monte, CA, are . This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of South El Monte, CA, though some of these residents may live in South El Monte, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$37,243

Median earning men ± $3,729

$30,037

Median earning women ± $2,815

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($72,614), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($71,992), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($53,438).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Information ($98,750), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($67,740), and Public Administration ($49,792).

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.

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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for South 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

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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.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from California

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for California have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 2.08% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.26% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were Some college (6.9M), High School or Equivalent (6.8M), and Bachelors Degree (6.36M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in South El Monte, CA was $578,100 in 2023, which is 1.91 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $570,100 to $578,100, a 1.4% increase. The homeownership rate in South El Monte, CA is 49.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

Median household income in South El Monte, CA is $67,153. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in South El Monte, CA was Census Tract 4340.04 with a value of $105,663, followed by Census Tract 4340.03 and Census Tract 4334.02, with respective values of $69,507 and $68,029.

Housing

Property

$578,100

Median Property Value 2023

±$26,827

$2,501

Median Property Taxes

±$311

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 South El Monte, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

49.5%

Homeownership

2023

70.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 49.5% of the housing units in South El Monte, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 49.1%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 4340.04
Census Tract 4340.03
Census Tract 4334.02

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in South El Monte, CA was Census Tract 4340.04 with a value of $105,663, followed by Census Tract 4340.03 and Census Tract 4334.02, with respective values of $69,507 and $68,029.

The following map shows all of the places in South El Monte, CA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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

$67,153

Median Household Income

± $8,234

5.05k

Number of Households

± 461

In 2023, the median household income of the 5.05k households in South El Monte, CA declined from $67,153 from the previous year's value of $67,724.

The following chart displays the households in South 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 South El Monte, CA is from California.

0.498

2022 Wage GINI in California

0.497

2021 Wage GINI in California

In 2022, the income inequality in California was 0.498 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.107% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for California was lower than than the national average of 1. In other words, wages are distributed more 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

In N/A, N/A% of workers in South El Monte, CA N/A, followed by those who N/A (N/A%) and those who N/A (N/A%).

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

N/A minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in South El Monte, CA have a N/A commute time (N/A minutes) than the normal US worker (N/A minutes). Additionally, N/A% of the workforce in South El Monte, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

N/A

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in South 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 South El Monte, CA have N/A.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

23.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in South El Monte, CA (4.59k out of 19.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 45 - 54, followed by Males < 5 and then Females 35 - 44.

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

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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

87.1% of the population of South El Monte, CA has health coverage, with 25.7% on employee plans, 42% on Medicaid, 9.18% on Medicare, 9.87% on non-group plans, and 0.242% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Los Angeles County, CA see 1343 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.812% decrease from the previous year (1354 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1062 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 239 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,343 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Los Angeles County, CA

Primary care physicians in Los Angeles County, CA see an average of 1,343 patients per year. This represents a 0.812% decrease from the previous year (1,354 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Los Angeles County, CA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.3% under 18 years, 21.3% between 18 and 34 years, 38.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

12.9%

Uninsured

25.7%

Employer Coverage

42%

Medicaid

9.18%

Medicare

9.87%

Non-Group

0.242%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in South El Monte, CA grew by 11.1% from 11.7% to 12.9%.

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

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