Monrovia, CA Demographics
What is the population of Monrovia?
There are 37,553 residents in Monrovia, with a median age of 38. Of this, 48.28% are males and 51.72% are females. US-born citizens make up 74.51% of the resident pool in Monrovia, while non-US-born citizens account for 16.65%. Additionally, 8.84% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 33,153 people in Monrovia currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 37,553 | -0.3% |
| Male Population | 18,131 | -1.2% |
| Female Population | 19,422 | 0.7% |
Male Population 48.28%
Female Population 51.72%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 38 | -0.5% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 27,982 | 0.5% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 6,251 | 2.4% |
| Not Citizen | 3,320 | -10.4% |
Citizen U.S. Born 74.51%
Citizen not U.S. Born 16.65%
Not Citizen 8.84%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 261 | -5.4% |
| Moved from Same County | 3,031 | 15.4% |
| Moved from Same State | 447 | 17.0% |
| Moved from Different State | 242 | 28.0% |
| Same House as Last Year | 33,153 | -2.0% |
Moved from Abroad 0.7%
Moved from Same County 8.16%
Moved from Same State 1.2%
Moved from Different State 0.65%
Same House as Last Year 89.28%
What are the employment statistics in Monrovia?
White-collar workers make up 85.67% of the working population in Monrovia, while blue-collar employees account for 14.33%. There are also 4,690 entrepreneurs in Monrovia (12.19% of the workforce); 23,384 workers employed in private companies (60.77%); and 5,934 people working in governmental institutions (15.42%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 32,964 | 97.4% |
| Blue Collar | 5,516 | 98.9% |
White Collar 85.67%
Blue Collar 14.33%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 4,690 | 95.9% |
| Private Companies | 23,384 | 96.9% |
| Governmental Workers | 5,934 | 106.1% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 4,472 | 92.4% |
Self Employees 12.19%
Private Companies 60.77%
Governmental Workers 15.42%
Not for Profit Companies 11.62%
How many households are there in Monrovia?
There are a total of 14,019 households in Monrovia, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 64.93% of these Monrovia households, while non-family units account for the remaining 35.07%. Additionally, 31% of households have children and 69% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 14,019 | 3.4% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -27.5% |
| Family Households | 9,102 | 2.1% |
| Non-Family Households | 4,917 | 5.9% |
Family Households 64.93%
Non-Family Households 35.07%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 4,346 | 0.2% |
| Households without Children | 9,673 | 4.9% |
Households with Children 31%
Households without Children 69%
What are the median and average incomes in Monrovia?
The average annual household income in Monrovia is $125,307, while the median household income sits at $97,083 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $115,810, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $102,750. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $116,625 and $57,575, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $125,307 | 3.7% |
| Median Household Income | $97,083 | 3.5% |
| People below Poverty Level | 3,893 | 4.3% |
| People above Poverty Level | 33,075 | -1.0% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Monrovia?
There are 14,796 housing units in Monrovia, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1962. Of the 14,019 occupied housing units in Monrovia, 47.93% are owner-occupied, while 52.07% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 65.29% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $895,900. In general, housing costs reach $2,092 per month in Monrovia.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 14,796 | 2.2% |
| Median Year Built | 1962 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 2,605 | 6.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1,673 | 9.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 2,832 | -3.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1,835 | -7.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1,543 | 0.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1,863 | 6.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 971 | 5.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 813 | -7.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 611 | 26.8% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 50 | 284.6% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 14,019 | 3.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 6,719 | 5.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 7,300 | 1.2% |
Owner Occupied 47.93%
Renter Occupied 52.07%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 4,387 | 6.2% |
| Without Mortgage | 2,332 | 5.4% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $895,900 | 6.1% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $882,000 | 4.8% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,092 | 3.4% |
With Mortgage 65.29%
Without Mortgage 34.71%
What is the level of education in Monrovia?
Approximately 25.03% of the population in Monrovia holds a high school degree (that's 7,348 residents), while 21.45% have attained a college certificate (6,296 locals) and 25.05% have a bachelor's degree (7,354 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 1,362 | -5.0% |
| Some High School | 7,348 | -4.7% |
| Some College | 6,296 | -13.4% |
| Associate Degree | 2,335 | 5.2% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 7,354 | -1.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,663 | 8.2% |
No High School 4.64%
Some High School 25.03%
Some College 21.45%
Associate Degree 7.95%
Bachelor's Degree 25.05%
Graduate Degree 15.88%
What is the marital status of Monrovia residents?
A total of 11,374 people in Monrovia have never been married (which represents 36.78% of the total population), while 14,212 of them are wedded (45.96%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 479 (1.55%) and 3,522 (11.39%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 11,374 | -0.8% |
| Married | 14,212 | -1.2% |
| Separated | 479 | -7.5% |
| Widowed | 1,816 | 12.5% |
| Divorced | 3,522 | 2.7% |
Never Married 36.78%
Married 45.96%
Separated 1.55%
Widowed 5.87%
Divorced 11.39%
What are the most common means of transportation in Monrovia?
The top three means of transportation people in Monrovia use to get to work are: car, walking and subway or elevated. A total of 14,739 residents commute by car, 284 prefer going to work by walking and 143 by subway or elevated
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 14,739 | -3.5% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 114 | -13.6% |
| Subway or Elevated | 143 | N/A |
| Railroad | 55 | -23.6% |
| Bicycle | 43 | -38.6% |
| Motorcycle | 24 | -46.7% |
| TaxiCab | 132 | 106.2% |
| Walk | 284 | -22.6% |
What is the median and average household income in Monrovia by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.