Monterey County, California
Monterey County: county in California, United States
About
Monterey County is a county located in the U.S. state of California. As of the 2010 census, the population was 415,057 and a population density of 42 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 430,906 inhabitants. Its county seat is Salinas. The county was created 176 years ago in 1850.
County Snapshot
Monterey County at a glance
Monterey County currently has 19 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
19
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
California counties
58
Open related pagesLargest city
SalinasPopulation 154,868
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Monterey County
| Population | 430,906 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | California (United States) |
| Area | 9767 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 13.01% |
| Land as percent of area | 86.99% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.2398,-121.3089 |
| Named for | Monterey Bay |
| Altitude | 1,696 feet / 517 meters |
| Capital | Salinas |
| Establishment | February 18, 1850 |
| Time Zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time | 17:33:05 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 44 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 3.68% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 44℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Monterey County is located at 36°14'23"N 121°18'32"W (36.2397700, -121.3089000). It has 4 neighbors: Brooklyn, Fresno County, San Benito County and San Luis Obispo County.
Monterey County map
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The largest city of Monterey County is Salinas with a population of 154,868. Other cities include, Seaside population 34,115, Monterey population 28,511, Soledad population 25,247 and Marina population 21,836. See all Monterey County cities & populated places.
Monterey County Populated Places (more)
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Monterey County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Salinas | 154,868 | The largest city in Monterey County, California. |
| Seaside | 34,115 | City in California, USA |
| Monterey | 28,511 | City in California, United States |
| Soledad | 25,247 | City in Monterey County, California, United States |
| Marina | 21,836 | City in Monterey County, California, United States |
| Prunedale | 17,560 | Census-designated place in Monterey County, California |
| Greenfield | 17,184 | City in Monterey County, California, United States |
| Pacific Grove | 15,299 | Town in Monterey County, California, United States |
| King City | 14,077 | City in California, named after its founder, Charles King |
| Gonzales | 8,237 | City in Texas, United States |
| Castroville | 6,481 | Town in the U. |
| Del Monte Forest | 4,514 | Census-designated place in Monterey County, California |
| Carmel Valley Village | 4,407 | Unincorporated community in Monterey County, California, United States |
| Carmel-by-the-Sea | 3,744 | City in Monterey County, California |
| Pajaro | 3,070 | Census-designated place in Monterey County, California |
| Boronda | 1,710 | Census-designated place in Monterey County, California |
Weather
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. West southwest wind 1 to 6 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Monterey County
Official Website- Salinas
Demographics
The population of Monterey County increased by 3.68% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 415,057 | - | census |
| 2011 | 420,456 | 1.28% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 424,788 | 1.02% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 426,712 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 428,475 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 430,552 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 433,953 | 0.78% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 434,534 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 433,950 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 434,061 | 0.03% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 430,906 | -0.73% | estimation process |
People born in Monterey County (9)
People born in Monterey County, including actress and dancer Andrea Parker, actor Edgar Kennedy, actor Jerry Fujikawa, .
More notable people
- Ariel Clark (American actor (1984-2007)) he was born in 23/11/1984
- David D. Cortese (California politician) he was born in 01/01/1956
- Helen Wan (American novelist and lawyer) she was born in 01/01/1973
- Mark Thompson (American journalist and author) he was born in 01/01/1953
- Matthew Arias (musician and film editor) he was born in 11/02/1991
- Sarp Çonka (Public Figure) he was born in 17/12/1997
California Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles County | 9,943,046 | County in California, United States of America |
| Los Angeles | 3,970,219 | The second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Los Angeles metropolitan area. |
| San Diego County | 3,332,427 | Founded in 1850, is one of 58 counties in the US state of California. |
| Orange County | 3,166,857 | County in California, United States |
| Riverside County | 2,489,188 | County in California, United States |
| San Bernardino County | 2,189,183 | County in California, United States |
| Santa Clara County | 1,907,105 | County in California, United States |
| Alameda County | 1,662,323 | County in California, United States |
| Sacramento County | 1,559,146 | County in California, United States |
| San Diego | 1,422,420 | The eighth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Diego metropolitan area. |
| Laguna | 1,370,232 | A city located in Orange County, California. |
| Contra Costa County | 1,152,333 | County in California, United States |
| San Jose | 1,013,616 | The tenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Jose metropolitan area. |
| Fresno County | 1,000,918 | County in California, United States |
| Kern County | 901,362 | This county is located in the southern San Joaquin Valley, extending eastward over the Tehachapi Mountains to the Mojave Desert. |
| San Francisco County | 866,606 | County, coextensive with the city of San Francisco, California, United States |