Monte Rio, CA Demographics

A map of Monte Rio's Population by Race

Monte Rio, California has an estimated population of 876, a large decrease from the 1,080 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.8% White, 11.0% Hispanic, 0.7% Multiracial, 0.6% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Monte Rio, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Monte Rio has become considerably 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 Monte Rio, that probability was 33.7% in 2020 and 21.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Monte Rio is ranked the 1101st 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). Monte Rio was ranked the 1055th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Monte Rio's White Population

769 residents of Monte Rio, or 87.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Monte Rio is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Monte Rio ranks 210th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monte Rio's White population has declined by an estimated 11.8%. White residents' share of Monte Rio's population has increased from 80.7% to 87.8%.

Monte Rio is more White than neighboring Guerneville (72.4% White), Sereno del Mar (59.4% White), and Occidental (62.4% White). Monte Rio is less White than neighboring Cazadero (91.7% White), and Jenner (100% White).

Monte Rio's Black Population

0 residents of Monte Rio, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Monte Rio is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Monte Rio ranks 820th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monte Rio's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Monte Rio's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Monte Rio is less Black than neighboring Guerneville (0.1% Black).

Monte Rio's Asian Population

0 residents of Monte Rio, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Monte Rio is significantly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Monte Rio ranks 901st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monte Rio's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Monte Rio's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.0%.

Monte Rio is less Asian than neighboring Guerneville (1.4% Asian).

Monte Rio's Hispanic Population

96 residents of Monte Rio, or 11.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Monte Rio is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Monte Rio ranks 1441st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monte Rio's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 26.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Monte Rio's population has increased from 7.0% to 11.0%.

Monte Rio is more Hispanic than neighboring Cazadero (5.8% Hispanic), Sereno del Mar (8.9% Hispanic), Occidental (4.7% Hispanic), and Jenner (0% Hispanic). Monte Rio is less Hispanic than neighboring Guerneville (17.9% Hispanic).

Monte Rio's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of Monte Rio, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Monte Rio is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Monte Rio ranks 237th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monte Rio's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 84.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Monte Rio's population has decreased from 3.0% to 0.6%.

Monte Rio is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cazadero (0% Native American/Other), and Jenner (0% Native American/Other). Monte Rio is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sereno del Mar (31.7% Native American/Other), and Occidental (24.8% Native American/Other).

Monte Rio's Multiracial Population

6 residents of Monte Rio, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Monte Rio is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Monte Rio ranks 327th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monte Rio's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 91.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Monte Rio's population has decreased from 6.7% to 0.7%.

Monte Rio is more Multiracial than neighboring Sereno del Mar (0% Multiracial), and Jenner (0% Multiracial). Monte Rio is less Multiracial than neighboring Guerneville (7.6% Multiracial), Cazadero (2.5% Multiracial), and Occidental (8.1% 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.