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Monterey County - Population




Source: Source: U.S. Census Bureau
 
Land area (square miles) 3,322
Population, 2003 415,600
Population, 2004 421,400
Percent population change, 2003-2004 1.4%
California population, 2004 est 36.1 million
Percent of California in population 1.17%
State rank in population 18

Click here to view AMBAG's Quick Fact Files for Monterey County on Population and Race.


Monterey County - Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2000




Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American FactFinder, Census 2000 Summary File 1 (SF 1)
 
HOUSEHOLDS BY TYPE  
Total households 121,236
Total families 87,931
Total non-families 33,305
   
Average household size 3.14
Average family size 3.65
   
HOUSING OCCUPANCY  
Total housing units 131,708
Occupied housing units 92%
Vacant housing units 8%
For seasonal, recreational, or occasional use 3%
   
Homeowner vacancy rate 1.4%
Rental vacancy rate 1.9%
   
SEX AND AGE  
Male 51.8%
Female 48.2%
   
Under 5 years 7.8%
5 to 9 years 8.3%
10 to 14 years 7.8%
15 to 19 years 7.7%
20 to 24 years 7.7%
25 to 34 years 15.9%
35 to 44 years 15.4%
45 to 54 years 12.3%
55 to 59 years 4.0%
60 to 64 years 3.1%
65 to 74 years 5.3%
75 to 84 years 3.5%
85 years and over 1.2%
*65 years and over 10.0%
   
Median age (years) 31.7


Sources for County Profiles

AMBAG Census Web Site
The Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments (AMBAG) Census Web Site is the U.S. Census Data Center for Monterey, San Benito & Santa Cruz counties. AMBAG has prepared 1-2 page demographic profiles of each County and all cities within the three counties based on the 2000 census.

Monterey County Profile by CA DoF
The California County Profiles, updated annually by the California Department of Finance, is a compilation of selected economic, social, and demographic data for California and its 58 counties. This statistical snapshot includes general economic information including housing prices, school enrollment and population statistics. The CA DoF also prepares a variety of projections including annual population estimates and ethnic components of population for cities and counties within California.

Monterey County Snapshot by LMID
County Snapshots provide a labor force profile of California counties and highlight employment trends & growth, published by the Labor Market Information Division (LMID) of the California Employment Development Department (EDD).

Monterey County Profile by CICG
The California County Fact Book 2003 is a 176 page publication produced by California Institute for County Government (CICG) in conjunction with the California State Association of Counties (CSAC). County Profiles include general demographic, environmental, public finance and social services statistics.

American FactFinder
U.S. Census Bureau's American FactFinder (AFF), the official source for Census information. Users can use the system to request specific data elements.



 
 
 
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