Monte Sereno, Santa Clara County, California Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Monte Sereno, California, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Monte Sereno, California. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Monte Sereno, California. The estimated population of Monte Sereno, California is 3,502 people, with a median age of 51.1.

We can look at the total population in Monte Sereno over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
3,502
-0.26% -1.38%
2020
3,511
+0.92%
-
2019
3,479
-0.37% -
2018
3,492
-1.66% -
2017
3,551
- -

Population of Monte Sereno, California by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
70.2%
76.6%
-8.36%
Black/African American
0.7%
1.4%
-50.00%
Native
0%
0%
0.00%
Hispanic
8%
5.9%
+35.59%
Asian
18.8%
14.7%
+27.89%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.2%
1.5%
+46.67%
Other
0%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Monte Sereno, California by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 51.1 +2% 50.2 0% 52.3 +4.39%
2020 50.1 +2.87% 50.2 +2.03% 50.1 +3.73%
2019 48.7 +1.25% 49.2 +0.41% 48.3 +1.9%
2018 48.1 -3.41% 49 -3.35% 47.4 -2.27%
2017 49.8 - 50.7 - 48.5 -

The median age of Monte Sereno, California gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 208 -45.05% 161 +11.65% 126 175
10 to 19 221 +41.24% 365 -25.26% 324 276
20 to 29 54 +94.05% 88 -38.37% 116 55
30 to 39 107 +10.47% 116 -71.92% 116 49
40 to 49 200 +7.47% 268 -0.080000000000001% 205 266
50 to 59 323 -12.22% 326 -1.67% 281 317
60 to 69 261 -1.6% 295 -19.91% 235 227
70+ 277 +37.5% 281 +26.94% 379 355

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Monte Sereno, California is $250,001.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Monte Sereno.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $250,001.00
  • 45 to 64
    $250,001.00
  • 65 and over
    $147,853.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Monte Sereno, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Monte Sereno, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Monte Sereno, California is currently $418,435.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

62.84% of households in Monte Sereno are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Monte Sereno against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    1.72%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    12.80%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    2.95%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    0.90%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    10.17%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    8.61%
  • $200,000 or more
    62.84%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Monte Sereno is $146,418.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Monte Sereno by the total population of Monte Sereno.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Monte Sereno, California, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Monte Sereno to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    40.70%
  • Bachelor's degree
    52.62%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    4.77%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    1.91%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.00%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Monte Sereno that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Monte Sereno over the age of 16 is 2,798.

Of those people, a total of 52.00% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Monte Sereno is 51.40%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 197 38.60% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 103 50.50% 25.00%
25 to 29 years 68 100.00% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 42 100.00% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 313 81.50% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 504 72.60% 1.60%
55 to 59 years 375 70.70% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 313 60.40% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 463 27.40% 0.00%
75 years and over 420 3.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Monte Sereno. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 2,145 52.10% 0.50%
Black or African American 25 36.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 61 52.50% 0.00%
Asian 507 53.10% 4.80%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 4 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 56 51.80% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 150 43.30% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,075 53.00% 0.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Monte Sereno as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Monte Sereno is 1,437, with median earnings of $134,896.00.

Women in Monte Sereno, California earning approximately 34.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,437 $134,896.00
Male 907 $195,313.00
Female 530 $67,813.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 442 $250,001.00
Business and Financial 141 $153,295.00
Computer and Mathematical 36 $99,423.00
Architecture and Engineering 106 $250,001.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 20 $134,583.00
Community and Social Service 19 $0.00
Legal 68 $250,001.00
Educational and Library 73 $20,729.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 71 $24,679.00
Healthcare Practitioners 131 $250,001.00
Healthcare Support 6 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 4 $0.00
Law Enforcement 5 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 56 $3,333.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00
Sales 98 $19,615.00
Office and Administrative Support 94 $67,813.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 21 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 38 $0.00
Production 8 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 0 $0.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 322 $250,001.00 120 $119,783.00
Business and Financial 69 $154,735.00 72 $59,907.00
Computer and Mathematical 28 $158,333.00 8 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 96 $250,001.00 10 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 3 $0.00 17 $0.00
Community and Social Service 13 $0.00 6 $0.00
Legal 31 $250,001.00 37 $112,232.00
Educational and Library 33 $0.00 40 $2,499.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 60 $24,286.00 11 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 86 $250,001.00 45 $213,125.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 6 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 4 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 5 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 36 $0.00 20 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Sales 42 $11,250.00 56 $35,857.00
Office and Administrative Support 20 $0.00 74 $22,174.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 21 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 38 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 0 $0.00 8 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 0 $0.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 1,219 households in Monte Sereno, with an average household size of 2.87 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,010 families in Monte Sereno with an average family size of 3.22 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 902 16 92 209
Average Household Size 3.26 3.63 2.79 1.16
Total Families 902 16 92 0
Average Household Size 3.26 3.25 2.79 0

Poverty

Of the 1,010 families in Monte Sereno, 0.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Monte Sereno:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 1,335 housing units in Monte Sereno, California.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,219 91.31%
Vacant 116 8.69%

3.37% of the total 1,335 housing units in Monte Sereno are rental units. This is approximately 45 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,146 are occupied by the owner - or 85.84% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Monte Sereno is $3,295.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Monte Sereno that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    28
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    0
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    0
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    16
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    29

Property Value

The median value of a property in Monte Sereno is $2,000,001.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Monte Sereno that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    2
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    0
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    0
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    6
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    4
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    28
  • $1,000,000 or more
    1,106

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Monte Sereno. The chart below shows the number of properties in Monte Sereno that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    163
  • 1940 to 1949
    51
  • 1950 to 1959
    384
  • 1960 to 1969
    123
  • 1970 to 1979
    198
  • 1980 to 1989
    108
  • 1990 to 1999
    129
  • 2000 to 2009
    112
  • 2010 to 2013
    67
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Monte Sereno that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    0
  • 1 vehicle available
    153
  • 2 vehicles available
    567
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    499

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Monte Sereno get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Monte Sereno that commute to work in a particular way.

25.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Monte Sereno.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    0
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    187
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    52
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    150
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    126
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    174
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    219
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    77
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    12
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    61
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    54
  • 90 or more minutes
    25

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Monte Sereno, California in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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