Monterey, Louisiana Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 326, Monterey'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 is a small community located in Louisiana, within Concordia Parish. The total population is 326. It ranks as the 401st most populous out of 488 Census-designated places in Louisiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Monterey is 53.1 years. This is 40% higher than the state median of 38.0 years. Only 9.8% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Monterey is $139,519. This is 130% higher than the state median of $60,756. It is also 73% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.0%. This is 16% lower than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Monterey, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $202,200. Housing costs are 7% lower than the state median of $216,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.4x, Monterey is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Monterey has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.0% of all residents. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (92.0% vs 55.7%).

Education

2.5% 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. This is 91% lower than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Monterey, Louisiana 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 Louisiana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 488 Census-designated places in Louisiana. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.