Montebello, CA Demographics

A map of Montebello's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	46,569	49,014	76.3%	78.2%
Asian	8,516	7,793	14.0%	12.4%
White	4,220	4,460	6.9%	7.1%
Multiracial	669	533	1.1%	0.9%
Native American/Other	657	368	1.1%	0.6%
Black	414	472	0.7%	0.8%

Montebello, California has an estimated population of 61,045, a slight decrease from the 62,640 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.3% Hispanic, 14.0% Asian, 6.9% White, 1.1% Native American/Other, 1.1% Multiracial, and 0.7% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Montebello, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Montebello 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 Montebello, that probability was 36.7% in 2020 and 39.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Montebello is ranked the 151st 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). Montebello was ranked the 148th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Montebello's White Population

4,220 residents of Montebello, or 6.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Montebello is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Montebello ranks 1489th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montebello's White population has declined by an estimated 5.4%. White residents' share of Montebello's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.9%.

Montebello is more White than neighboring Pico Rivera (4.2% White), South San Gabriel (4.8% White), Monterey Park (5.5% White), Commerce (0.9% White), and West Whittier-Los Nietos (6.8% White).

Montebello's Black Population

414 residents of Montebello, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Montebello is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Montebello ranks 871st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montebello's Black population has declined by an estimated 12.3%. Black residents' share of Montebello's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Montebello is more Black than neighboring South San Gabriel (0.3% Black), Monterey Park (0.6% Black), Commerce (0.5% Black), and West Whittier-Los Nietos (0.3% Black). Montebello is less Black than neighboring Pico Rivera (1.5% Black).

Montebello's Asian Population

8,516 residents of Montebello, or 14.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Montebello is comparable to the share in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Montebello ranks 243rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montebello's Asian population has grown by an estimated 9.3%. Asian residents' share of Montebello's population has increased from 12.4% to 14.0%.

Montebello is more Asian than neighboring Pico Rivera (3.4% Asian), Commerce (0.8% Asian), and West Whittier-Los Nietos (3.1% Asian). Montebello is less Asian than neighboring South San Gabriel (66.8% Asian), and Monterey Park (64.4% Asian).

Montebello's Hispanic Population

46,569 residents of Montebello, or 76.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Montebello is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Montebello ranks 165th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montebello's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 5.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Montebello's population has decreased from 78.2% to 76.3%.

Montebello is more Hispanic than neighboring South San Gabriel (26.3% Hispanic), and Monterey Park (26.5% Hispanic). Montebello is less Hispanic than neighboring Pico Rivera (90.1% Hispanic), Commerce (97% Hispanic), and West Whittier-Los Nietos (89% Hispanic).

Montebello's Native American/Other Population

657 residents of Montebello, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Montebello is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Montebello ranks 1378th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montebello's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 78.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Montebello's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.1%.

Montebello is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pico Rivera (0.4% Native American/Other), South San Gabriel (0.4% Native American/Other), Monterey Park (0.5% Native American/Other), Commerce (0.4% Native American/Other), and West Whittier-Los Nietos (0.6% Native American/Other).

Montebello's Multiracial Population

669 residents of Montebello, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Montebello is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Montebello ranks 1490th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montebello's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 25.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Montebello's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Montebello is more Multiracial than neighboring Pico Rivera (0.3% Multiracial), Commerce (0.4% Multiracial), and West Whittier-Los Nietos (0.4% Multiracial). Montebello is less Multiracial than neighboring South San Gabriel (1.5% Multiracial), and Monterey Park (2.5% 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.