Monterey County California Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Monterey County California area was $82,163 in 2021, the latest figures available. Monterey County median household income is $2,744 lower than the median California household income and $12,446 greater than the US median household income. 2022 county income data (including Monterey County median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Monterey County are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Monterey County California
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| California | $84,907 | -1.88% | +4.54% |
| Monterey County | $82,163 | -1.68% | +7.74% |
Trends in Monterey County, CA Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Monterey is $82,163. Real median household income peaked in 2020 at $83,567 and is now $1,404 (1.68%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Monterey County, California, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Monterey County
| Date | US | California | Monterey County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $84,907 | $82,163 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $86,534 | $83,567 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $85,246 | $82,145 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $81,221 | $76,262 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $79,363 | $78,776 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $76,480 | $72,118 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $73,761 | $69,180 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $70,949 | $66,287 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $70,119 | $66,463 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $68,956 | $68,697 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $69,160 | $64,201 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $74,599 | $73,987 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $78,527 | $74,739 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $74,584 | $79,384 |
Monterey County Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Monterey County was $89,478 in 2021. Compared to the median California family income, Monterey County median family income is $7,910 lower. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Monterey County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Monterey County California
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| California | $97,388 | -1.42% | +4.75% |
| Monterey County | $89,478 | +0.27% | +7.15% |
Trends in Monterey County, CA Real Median Family Income since 2005
At $89,478, the median family income for Monterey was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2021.
Real Median Family Income: Monterey County, California, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Monterey County
| Date | US | California | Monterey County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $97,388 | $89,478 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $98,790 | $89,239 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $96,837 | $85,879 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $92,969 | $83,506 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $90,641 | $84,954 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $87,341 | $78,700 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $84,146 | $75,006 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $81,353 | $70,087 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $79,476 | $72,079 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $78,280 | $73,047 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $79,046 | $68,544 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $84,861 | $78,090 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $88,398 | $81,734 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $85,497 | $83,708 |
Monterey County Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Monterey County was $35,191 in 2021. Compared to the median California per capita income, Monterey County median per capita income is $7,205 lower. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Monterey County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Monterey County California
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| California | $42,396 | -0.95% | +5.84% |
| Monterey County | $35,191 | +0.60% | +6.33% |
Trends in Monterey County, CA Real Per Capita Income since 2005
At $35,191, the per capita income for Monterey was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2021.
Real Per Capita Income: Monterey County, California, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Monterey County
| Date | US | California | Monterey County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $42,396 | $35,191 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $42,804 | $34,980 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $41,747 | $33,538 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $40,056 | $33,096 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $38,735 | $30,944 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $37,697 | $30,649 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $36,123 | $30,299 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $34,872 | $29,455 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $34,382 | $28,128 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $33,505 | $27,540 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $33,633 | $27,434 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $35,299 | $30,152 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $37,566 | $32,955 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $37,272 | $32,581 |
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