Monterey County, CA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$94,486
Per Capita Income
$39,523
Poverty Rate
12.6%
SNAP Recipients
8.8%
Gini Index
0.463
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K10.4%
$25K–$50K14.7%
$50K–$75K14.2%
$75K–$100K13.5%
$100K–$150K20.1%
$150K–$200K11.1%
$200K+16.0%
The median household income in Monterey County, CA is $94,486 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $39,523. 12.6% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 8.8% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.463 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).