Monterey, IN Demographics

A map of Monterey's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	119	162	83.2%	89.0%
Hispanic	19	16	13.3%	8.8%
Multiracial	5	2	3.5%	1.1%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	2	0.0%	1.1%
Native American/Other	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Monterey, Indiana has an estimated population of 143, a large decrease from the 182 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.2% White, 13.3% Hispanic, 3.5% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Monterey, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Monterey has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Indiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Monterey, that probability was 20.0% in 2020 and 28.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Monterey is ranked the 791st most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 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). Monterey was ranked the 603rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Monterey's White Population

119 residents of Monterey, or 83.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Monterey is higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Monterey ranks 496th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monterey's White population has declined by an estimated 26.5%. White residents' share of Monterey's population has decreased from 89.0% to 83.2%.

Monterey is more White than neighboring Culver (77.9% White), and Winamac (82.2% White). Monterey is less White than neighboring Bass Lake (97.3% White), Kewanna (95.7% White), and Knox (87% White).

Monterey's Black Population

0 residents of Monterey, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Monterey is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Monterey ranks 517th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monterey's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Monterey's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Monterey is less Black than neighboring Culver (6.2% Black), Winamac (0.5% Black), and Knox (1.4% Black).

Monterey's Asian Population

0 residents of Monterey, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Monterey is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Monterey ranks 113th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monterey's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Monterey's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Monterey is less Asian than neighboring Culver (0.9% Asian), Winamac (1% Asian), and Knox (0.1% Asian).

Monterey's Hispanic Population

19 residents of Monterey, or 13.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Monterey is slightly higher than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Monterey ranks 84th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monterey's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 18.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Monterey's population has increased from 8.8% to 13.3%.

Monterey is more Hispanic than neighboring Culver (2.8% Hispanic), Bass Lake (1.7% Hispanic), Kewanna (1.9% Hispanic), Winamac (8.4% Hispanic), and Knox (6.3% Hispanic).

Monterey's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Monterey, 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 Monterey is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Monterey ranks 564th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monterey's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Monterey's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Monterey is less Native American/Other than neighboring Culver (0.9% Native American/Other), Winamac (0.5% Native American/Other), and Knox (0.1% Native American/Other).

Monterey's Multiracial Population

5 residents of Monterey, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Monterey is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Monterey ranks 661st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monterey's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 150.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Monterey's population has increased from 1.1% to 3.5%.

Monterey is more Multiracial than neighboring Bass Lake (1% Multiracial), and Kewanna (2.4% Multiracial). Monterey is less Multiracial than neighboring Culver (11.4% Multiracial), Winamac (7.3% Multiracial), and Knox (5.1% 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.