Monte Sereno, CA Demographics

A map of Monte Sereno's Population by Race

Monte Sereno, California has an estimated population of 3,461, a less than 1% change from the 3,479 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.9% White, 16.6% Asian, 7.9% Hispanic, 4.0% Multiracial, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 0.7% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Monte Sereno, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Monte Sereno 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 Monte Sereno, that probability was 51.3% in 2020 and 47.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Monte Sereno is ranked the 749th 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 Sereno was ranked the 748th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Monte Sereno's White Population

2,419 residents of Monte Sereno, or 69.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Monte Sereno is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Monte Sereno ranks 638th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monte Sereno's White population has grown by an estimated 4.7%. White residents' share of Monte Sereno's population has increased from 66.4% to 69.9%.

Monte Sereno is more White than neighboring Los Gatos (62.1% White), Saratoga (33.1% White), Campbell (44.9% White), Cambrian Park (48.8% White), and Lexington Hills (68.4% White).

Monte Sereno's Black Population

25 residents of Monte Sereno, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Monte Sereno is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Monte Sereno ranks 926th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monte Sereno's Black population has grown by an estimated 4.2%. Black residents' share of Monte Sereno's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Monte Sereno is more Black than neighboring Saratoga (0.1% Black), and Lexington Hills (0% Black). Monte Sereno is less Black than neighboring Los Gatos (1.2% Black), Campbell (1.5% Black), and Cambrian Park (4.3% Black).

Monte Sereno's Asian Population

575 residents of Monte Sereno, or 16.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Monte Sereno is comparable to the share in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Monte Sereno ranks 140th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monte Sereno's Asian population has declined by an estimated 14.9%. Asian residents' share of Monte Sereno's population has decreased from 19.4% to 16.6%.

Monte Sereno is more Asian than neighboring Lexington Hills (3.6% Asian). Monte Sereno is less Asian than neighboring Los Gatos (20.6% Asian), Saratoga (59.5% Asian), Campbell (25.8% Asian), and Cambrian Park (21% Asian).

Monte Sereno's Hispanic Population

273 residents of Monte Sereno, or 7.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Monte Sereno is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Monte Sereno ranks 1472nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monte Sereno's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 18.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Monte Sereno's population has increased from 6.6% to 7.9%.

Monte Sereno is more Hispanic than neighboring Saratoga (2.8% Hispanic). Monte Sereno is less Hispanic than neighboring Los Gatos (10.6% Hispanic), Campbell (19.5% Hispanic), Cambrian Park (18.9% Hispanic), and Lexington Hills (12.5% Hispanic).

Monte Sereno's Native American/Other Population

30 residents of Monte Sereno, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Monte Sereno is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Monte Sereno ranks 1344th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monte Sereno's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 36.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Monte Sereno's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Monte Sereno is more Native American/Other than neighboring Saratoga (0.2% Native American/Other), and Cambrian Park (0.6% Native American/Other). Monte Sereno is less Native American/Other than neighboring Los Gatos (1% Native American/Other), Campbell (1.9% Native American/Other), and Lexington Hills (2.4% Native American/Other).

Monte Sereno's Multiracial Population

139 residents of Monte Sereno, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Monte Sereno is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Monte Sereno ranks 406th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monte Sereno's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 35.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Monte Sereno's population has decreased from 6.2% to 4.0%.

Monte Sereno is less Multiracial than neighboring Los Gatos (4.4% Multiracial), Saratoga (4.2% Multiracial), Campbell (6.4% Multiracial), Cambrian Park (6.4% Multiracial), and Lexington Hills (13.2% 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.