Population 40,709 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Monrovia
Household size in Monrovia
| Period | Monrovia | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.72 | 3.14 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.95 | 3.20 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.88 | 3.16 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.72 | 3.01 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.00 | −0.13 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
At 2.72 people per household, Monrovia sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is smaller than in the Los Angeles area as a whole, where it has 3.01 people. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the south.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Monrovia
| Period | Monrovia | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.3 | 35.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.1 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.6 | 38.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.7 | 39.5 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.5 | +4.0 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Monrovia are younger than 39.7 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 37.3, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the south, the oldest in the north.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Monrovia
| Period | Monrovia | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.8% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.5% | 14.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.2% | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.6% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in Monrovia than nationally: 13.6%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 0.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Monrovia
Renters in Monrovia
| Period | Monrovia | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.7% | 48.8% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 49.0% | 50.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 50.5% | 51.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 51.9% | 51.6% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +2.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Monrovia: 51.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 33.0% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the northeast. The renter share is up 3.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Monrovia
| Period | Monrovia | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.3% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Monrovia than nationally: 6.0%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The picture is much the same across the Los Angeles area.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Monrovia
| Period | Monrovia | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1959 | 1965 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1958 | 1966 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1959 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1961 | 1969 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Monrovia is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1961, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the north. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only 60 have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Monrovia
| Period | Monrovia | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,269 | $1,328 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,422 | $1,415 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,652 | $1,755 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,172 | $2,279 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$902 | +$951 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Monrovia costs $2,172 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $902 a month from 2006–10, a 71% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 30.4% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Monrovia
Bachelor's degrees in Monrovia
| Period | Monrovia | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.7% | 29.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 33.9% | 30.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.9% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 42.5% | 37.6% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.9 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in Monrovia than nationally: 42.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 10.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the east.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Monrovia
| Period | Monrovia | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.4% | 76.7% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.8% | 77.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.3% | 80.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.5% | 82.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.1 pts | +5.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Monrovia is close to the national rate: 88.5% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is higher than in the wider Los Angeles area (82.1%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.1 points, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Monrovia
| Period | Monrovia | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 10.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Monrovia is close to the national rate: 4.9% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the Los Angeles area overall (6.7%). Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Monrovia compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monrovia | 2.72 | 39.7 | 13.6% | 51.9% | 6.0% | 1961 | $2,172 | 42.5% | 88.5% | 4.9% |
| Bradbury | 2.18 | 56.6 | 4.9% | 39.0% | 12.3% | 1966 | $3,273 | 59.4% | 94.3% | 6.8% |
| Duarte | 3.30 | 42.7 | 10.2% | 38.1% | 4.6% | 1966 | $2,352 | 32.0% | 82.8% | 6.0% |
| Arcadia | 2.91 | 44.7 | 8.8% | 40.3% | 9.1% | 1968 | $2,299 | 54.6% | 91.1% | 5.5% |
| Sierra Madre | 2.40 | 45.7 | 10.1% | 44.2% | 6.8% | 1960 | $2,333 | 64.4% | 97.2% | 2.2% |
| Irwindale | 3.34 | 34.1 | 15.4% | 22.5% | 1.3% | 1984 | $1,912 | 22.0% | 86.1% | 6.6% |
| Temple City | 3.09 | 43.5 | 8.8% | 37.6% | 5.6% | 1962 | $2,373 | 41.9% | 85.7% | 6.5% |
| East Pasadena | 2.65 | 44.6 | 7.1% | 27.7% | 11.9% | 1951 | $2,180 | 58.6% | 89.7% | 4.3% |
| Baldwin Park | 3.86 | 38.3 | 15.5% | 41.4% | 3.0% | 1965 | $1,920 | 15.4% | 68.4% | 6.1% |
| El Monte | 3.54 | 39.0 | 18.1% | 53.4% | 4.6% | 1968 | $1,871 | 18.2% | 67.9% | 5.9% |
| Vincent | 3.78 | 37.9 | 14.6% | 25.5% | 3.0% | 1961 | $2,046 | 22.5% | 75.6% | 6.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Monrovia. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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