Montara, CA Demographics

A map of Montara's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,959	2,083	67.2%	73.5%
Hispanic	724	388	24.8%	13.7%
Multiracial	181	192	6.2%	6.8%
Asian	53	128	1.8%	4.5%
Black	0	14	0.0%	0.5%
Native American/Other	0	28	0.0%	1.0%

Montara, California has an estimated population of 2,917, a slight increase from the 2,833 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 67.2% White, 24.8% Hispanic, 6.2% Multiracial, 1.8% Asian, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Montara, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Montara has become more 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 Montara, that probability was 43.4% in 2020 and 48.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Montara is ranked the 800th 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). Montara was ranked the 821st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Montara's White Population

1,959 residents of Montara, or 67.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Montara is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Montara ranks 459th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montara's White population has declined by an estimated 6.0%. White residents' share of Montara's population has decreased from 73.5% to 67.2%.

Montara is more White than neighboring Moss Beach (54.9% White), Pacifica (47% White), Half Moon Bay (58.4% White), and San Bruno (28.6% White). Montara is less White than neighboring El Granada (84.2% White).

Montara's Black Population

0 residents of Montara, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Montara is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Montara ranks 1056th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montara's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Montara's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Montara is less Black than neighboring Moss Beach (0.2% Black), Pacifica (1.2% Black), Half Moon Bay (0.5% Black), and San Bruno (2.1% Black).

Montara's Asian Population

53 residents of Montara, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Montara is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Montara ranks 512th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montara's Asian population has declined by an estimated 58.6%. Asian residents' share of Montara's population has decreased from 4.5% to 1.8%.

Montara is less Asian than neighboring Moss Beach (4.5% Asian), El Granada (2.9% Asian), Pacifica (21.7% Asian), Half Moon Bay (6% Asian), and San Bruno (31.4% Asian).

Montara's Hispanic Population

724 residents of Montara, or 24.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Montara is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Montara ranks 1086th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montara's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 86.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Montara's population has increased from 13.7% to 24.8%.

Montara is more Hispanic than neighboring El Granada (9.2% Hispanic), and Pacifica (19.6% Hispanic). Montara is less Hispanic than neighboring Moss Beach (37.5% Hispanic), Half Moon Bay (28.7% Hispanic), and San Bruno (29.2% Hispanic).

Montara's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Montara, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Montara is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Montara ranks 1035th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montara's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Montara's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Montara is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pacifica (2.4% Native American/Other), and San Bruno (3.7% Native American/Other).

Montara's Multiracial Population

181 residents of Montara, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Montara is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Montara ranks 313th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montara's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 5.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Montara's population has decreased from 6.8% to 6.2%.

Montara is more Multiracial than neighboring Moss Beach (2.9% Multiracial), El Granada (3.6% Multiracial), and San Bruno (5% Multiracial). Montara is less Multiracial than neighboring Pacifica (8.1% Multiracial), and Half Moon Bay (6.4% 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.