Monterey County, California Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Monterey County, California
Monterey County, California Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
437,613
Median Age
35.5
Male Median
35.2
Female Median
35.9
Monterey County, California Population Growth

Monterey County, California Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +7.4%%.
+7.4%% Growth
Monterey County, California Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Monterey County, California Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 35.5 | 437,613 |
| 2023 | 35.3 | 435,834 |
| 2022 | 35.1 | 437,609 |
| 2021 | 34.9 | 438,953 |
| 2020 | 34.7 | 432,977 |
| 2019 | 34.4 | 433,410 |
| 2018 | 34.1 | 433,212 |
| 2017 | 33.9 | 433,168 |
| 2016 | 33.7 | 430,201 |
| 2015 | 33.5 | 428,441 |
| 2014 | 33.3 | 424,927 |
| 2013 | 33.0 | 420,569 |
| 2012 | 32.9 | 416,199 |
| 2011 | 32.8 | 411,385 |
| 2010 | 32.8 | 407,435 |
Monterey County, California Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 6.5% |
| 5–17 | 19.1% |
| 18–24 | 10.0% |
| 25–34 | 13.5% |
| 35–54 | 25.1% |
| 55–64 | 10.9% |
| 65+ | 14.9% |
Dependency Ratios for Monterey County, California
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 68.1
- Youth Dependency:
- 43.1
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 25.0
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Monterey County, California
The median age in Monterey County, California is 35.5 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Monterey County, California is 437,613.
In Monterey County, California, seniors (ages 65+) make up 14.9% of the population, while children under 18 represent 19.1%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Monterey County, California is aging.