Monterey Park Tract, California Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 74, Monterey Park Tract'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

Monterey Park Tract is a small community located in California, within Stanislaus County. The total population is 74. It ranks as the 1483rd most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Monterey Park Tract is 38.0 years. This is about the same as the state median of 37.9 years. 14.9% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 35.1%. This is 193% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 18.9%. This is 186% higher than the state rate of 6.6%. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 79% higher than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Monterey Park Tract is Hispanic or Latino, making up 68.9% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 31.1%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (31.1% vs 5.2%). The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (68.9% vs 40.2%).

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 Monterey Park Tract, 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.