South El Monte, CA Demographics

A map of South El Monte's Population by Race

South El Monte, California has an estimated population of 19,287, a slight decrease from the 19,567 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.3% Hispanic, 20.5% Asian, 3.4% White, 0.9% Black, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 0.4% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of South El Monte, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South El Monte has become considerably 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 South El Monte, that probability was 33.6% in 2020 and 40.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South El Monte is ranked the 359th 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). South El Monte was ranked the 358th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South El Monte's White Population

653 residents of South El Monte, or 3.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South El Monte is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. South El Monte ranks 1566th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South El Monte's White population has grown by an estimated 45.8%. White residents' share of South El Monte's population has increased from 2.3% to 3.4%.

South El Monte is more White than neighboring El Monte (3.3% White), and Rosemead (3.2% White). South El Monte is less White than neighboring Rose Hills (17.6% White), South San Gabriel (4.8% White), and Avocado Heights (3.5% White).

South El Monte's Black Population

179 residents of South El Monte, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South El Monte is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. South El Monte ranks 1244th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South El Monte's Black population has grown by an estimated 251.0%. Black residents' share of South El Monte's population has increased from 0.3% to 0.9%.

South El Monte is more Black than neighboring El Monte (0.5% Black), Rosemead (0.3% Black), and South San Gabriel (0.3% Black). South El Monte is less Black than neighboring Rose Hills (6.8% Black), and Avocado Heights (1.8% Black).

South El Monte's Asian Population

3,953 residents of South El Monte, or 20.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South El Monte is higher than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. South El Monte ranks 166th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South El Monte's Asian population has grown by an estimated 18.1%. Asian residents' share of South El Monte's population has increased from 17.1% to 20.5%.

South El Monte is more Asian than neighboring Rose Hills (13% Asian), and Avocado Heights (9.5% Asian). South El Monte is less Asian than neighboring El Monte (27.4% Asian), Rosemead (65.8% Asian), and South San Gabriel (66.8% Asian).

South El Monte's Hispanic Population

14,333 residents of South El Monte, or 74.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South El Monte is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. South El Monte ranks 155th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South El Monte's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 8.0%. Hispanic residents' share of South El Monte's population has decreased from 79.6% to 74.3%.

South El Monte is more Hispanic than neighboring El Monte (67.2% Hispanic), Rosemead (29.1% Hispanic), Rose Hills (56.3% Hispanic), and South San Gabriel (26.3% Hispanic). South El Monte is less Hispanic than neighboring Avocado Heights (84.4% Hispanic).

South El Monte's Native American/Other Population

99 residents of South El Monte, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in South El Monte is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. South El Monte ranks 1506th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South El Monte's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 120.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of South El Monte's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

South El Monte is more Native American/Other than neighboring South San Gabriel (0.4% Native American/Other), and Avocado Heights (0.3% Native American/Other). South El Monte is less Native American/Other than neighboring El Monte (1% Native American/Other), Rosemead (0.9% Native American/Other), and Rose Hills (1.9% Native American/Other).

South El Monte's Multiracial Population

70 residents of South El Monte, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South El Monte is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. South El Monte ranks 1539th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South El Monte's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 22.2%. Multiracial residents' share of South El Monte's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

South El Monte is less Multiracial than neighboring El Monte (0.7% Multiracial), Rosemead (0.7% Multiracial), Rose Hills (4.5% Multiracial), South San Gabriel (1.5% Multiracial), and Avocado Heights (0.5% 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.