El Monte, CA Demographics
A map of El Monte's Population by Race
El Monte, California has an estimated population of 106,109, a decrease from the 109,450 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 67.2% Hispanic, 27.4% Asian, 3.3% White, 1.0% Native American/Other, 0.7% Multiracial, and 0.5% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of El Monte, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
El Monte has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In El Monte, that probability was 48.9% in 2020 and 47.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.
El Monte is ranked the 67th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). El Monte was ranked the 65th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
El Monte's White Population
3,457 residents of El Monte, or 3.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in El Monte is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. El Monte ranks 1544th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, El Monte's White population has declined by an estimated 5.7%. White residents' share of El Monte's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.3%.
El Monte is less White than neighboring North El Monte (15.9% White), South El Monte (3.4% White), Temple City (12.1% White), Mayflower Village (26.9% White), and Avocado Heights (3.5% White).
El Monte's Black Population
583 residents of El Monte, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in El Monte is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. El Monte ranks 931st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, El Monte's Black population has declined by an estimated 21.7%. Black residents' share of El Monte's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.
El Monte is more Black than neighboring Mayflower Village (0.3% Black). El Monte is less Black than neighboring North El Monte (1.1% Black), South El Monte (0.9% Black), and Avocado Heights (1.8% Black).
El Monte's Asian Population
29,024 residents of El Monte, or 27.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in El Monte is considerably higher than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. El Monte ranks 80th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, El Monte's Asian population has declined by an estimated 11.9%. Asian residents' share of El Monte's population has decreased from 30.1% to 27.4%.
El Monte is more Asian than neighboring South El Monte (20.5% Asian), and Avocado Heights (9.5% Asian). El Monte is less Asian than neighboring North El Monte (44.7% Asian), Temple City (63.3% Asian), and Mayflower Village (34.7% Asian).
El Monte's Hispanic Population
71,253 residents of El Monte, or 67.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in El Monte is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. El Monte ranks 278th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, El Monte's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of El Monte's population has increased from 64.7% to 67.2%.
El Monte is more Hispanic than neighboring North El Monte (35.6% Hispanic), Temple City (20.9% Hispanic), and Mayflower Village (32.4% Hispanic). El Monte is less Hispanic than neighboring South El Monte (74.3% Hispanic), and Avocado Heights (84.4% Hispanic).
El Monte's Native American/Other Population
1,038 residents of El Monte, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in El Monte is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. El Monte ranks 1427th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, El Monte's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 93.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of El Monte's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.0%.
El Monte is more Native American/Other than neighboring North El Monte (0.1% Native American/Other), South El Monte (0.5% Native American/Other), Temple City (0.5% Native American/Other), and Avocado Heights (0.3% Native American/Other). El Monte is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mayflower Village (3.6% Native American/Other).
El Monte's Multiracial Population
754 residents of El Monte, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in El Monte is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. El Monte ranks 1522nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, El Monte's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 1.5%. Multiracial residents' share of El Monte's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.
El Monte is more Multiracial than neighboring South El Monte (0.4% Multiracial), and Avocado Heights (0.5% Multiracial). El Monte is less Multiracial than neighboring North El Monte (2.6% Multiracial), Temple City (2.6% Multiracial), and Mayflower Village (2.1% Multiracial).
Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.