Monson, California Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 162, Monson's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Monson is a small community located in California, within Tulare County. The total population is 162. It ranks as the 1403rd most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Monson is 29.1 years. This is 23% lower than the state median of 37.9 years. With 37.0% of the population under 18, Monson has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Monson is $63,304. This is 36% lower than the state median of $99,122. It is also 22% lower than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Monson. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Monson, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 41.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 26% lower than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Monson was recorded as Hispanic or Latino. A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 62.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Monson, California is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against California state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,570 Census-designated places in California. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.