Census-designated place · California
Del Monte Forest, California
Del Monte Forest, census-designated place, in Monterey County, California. Del Monte Forest had 4,204 residents in the 2020 Census, a full count; the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 3,613 (±392). GEOID 0618590.
Residents, 2020 Census
4,204
Census count or controlled total
ACS 2020-2024 estimate: 3,613 ±392
Median household income
$142,763
±$27,441 (90% margin)
California: $99,122
Median home value
$2,000,000 or more
The survey's top or bottom value; no margin is published
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$3,500 or more
The survey's top or bottom value; no margin is published
California: $2,036
Where is Del Monte Forest and what county is it in?
Del Monte Forest is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Monterey County, California. It covers 8.0 square miles of land, 524 residents per square mile in 2020.
Del Monte Forest is in the Salinas, CA metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Del Monte Forest, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 4,204 residents in Del Monte Forest, a full count rather than a sample. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a sample, estimates 3,613 (±392).
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Del Monte Forest is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Del Monte Forest | Monterey County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,613 ±392 | 437,613 | no clear change |
| Households | 1,672 ±217 | 132,489 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.01 ±0.16 | 3.16 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,929 ±234 | 145,469 | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Del Monte Forest?
The median resident of Del Monte Forest is 63.4 years old; 10.6% are under 18 and 47.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 85.2%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 7.3%. 10.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Del Monte Forest | Monterey County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 63.4 ±3.4 | 35.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 10.6% ±3.6 pts | 25.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 47.4% ±5.6 pts | 14.9% | – |
| Male | 45.7% ±4.1 pts | 51.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.8% ±2.9 pts | 61.6% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 85.2% ±4.0 pts | 26.9% | +12.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 7.3% ±2.7 pts | 5.5% | −8.2 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.0% ±1.4 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.8 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 10.8% ±3.4 pts | 29.6% | −9.7 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 14.8% ±4.8 pts | 56.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 11.0% ±2.7 pts | 4.2% | – |
| With a disability | 18.1% ±4.9 pts | 9.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.5% ±2.2 pts | 9.6% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 99.0% ±0.8 pts | 73.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 71.5% ±4.8 pts | 28.2% | +8.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 40.9% ±7.2 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.2% ±4.7 pts | 89.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.9% ±3.5 pts | 1.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Del Monte Forest earn?
Half of Del Monte Forest's 1,672 households earn less than $142,763 a year (±$27,441), against $97,230 in Monterey County and $99,122 in California. In 2015-2019 the median was $181,527 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $38,764 after inflation. 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Del Monte Forest | Monterey County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $142,763 ±$27,441 | $97,230 | −$38,764 |
| Mean household income | $263,614 ±$55,889 | $131,486 | – |
| Per capita income | $123,102 ±$25,099 | $40,422 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 6.1% ±2.2 pts | 12.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.0% ±11.7 pts | 17.7% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 1.5% ±0.9 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.9% ±3.2 pts | 97.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.4% ±2.8 pts | 93.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Del Monte Forest?
Owners occupy 87.2% of Del Monte Forest's occupied homes and renters 12.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $2,000,000 or more by its owner (). The median renter pays $3,500 or more a month including utilities, and 39.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Del Monte Forest | Monterey County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $2,000,000 or more | $781,000 | +$330,565 |
| Median gross rent | $3,500 or more | $2,055 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.3% ±18.3 pts | 45.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $4,000 or more | $2,832 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 87.2% ±5.0 pts | 52.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 12.8% ±5.0 pts | 47.9% | – |
| Housing units | 2,929 ±234 | 145,469 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.4% ±3.9 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 11.2% ±16.0 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 91.2% ±4.3 pts | 63.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.2% ±2.9 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.0% ±3.1 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.0% ±5.5 pts | 4.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Del Monte Forest work and get to work?
52.4% of Del Monte Forest's workers drive alone and 30.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.8 minutes.
| Measure | Del Monte Forest | Monterey County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 38.8% ±5.3 pts | 60.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2% ±3.6 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 52.4% ±10.0 pts | 70.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 2.4% ±1.9 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 3.4% ±5.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 10.0% ±9.2 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 30.8% ±7.6 pts | 9.8% | +24.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.8 min ±5.0 | 25.4 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Del Monte Forest?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Del Monte Forest, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $142,054 (Tract 119.01) to $144,250 (Tract 119.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 119.01Monterey County | 2,080 | $142,054 |
| Tract 119.02Monterey County | 1,508 | $144,250 |
| Tract 128Monterey County | 5,077 | $129,179 |
| Tract 9900Monterey County | 0 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Del Monte Forest) · Census block assignment files
How does Del Monte Forest compare with other places in California?
Del Monte Forest ranks 171st of 1,037 places in California with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 737th | 1,076 |
| Residents per square mile | 873rd | 1,077 |
| Median household income | 171st | 1,037 |
| Per capita income | 46th | 1,073 |
| Median home value | 1st | 1,054 |
| Median gross rent | 1st | 987 |
| Poverty rate | 696th | 836 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 78th | 988 |
| Median age | 23rd | 1,075 |
| Owner-occupied share | 136th | 1,064 |
| Work from home | 107th | 822 |
| Travel time to work | 786th | 1,069 |
Del Monte Forest's figures with every place in California (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Del Monte Forest?
17 of the 57 figures for Del Monte Forest on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Del Monte Forest are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.