South El Monte

City in Los Angeles County, California

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South El Monte is a city in Los Angeles County, California, with 19,567 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 249 ft (76 m) above sea level. The nearest town is El Monte, 2.0 miles NE.

About South El Monte

South El Monte is a city in the San Gabriel Valley of Los Angeles County, California, United States. At the 2020 census, the city had a population of 19,567, down from 20,116 at the 2010 census.

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Living in South El Monte

Median household income
$72,990
Median home value
$601,000
Median rent
$1,752/mo
Median age
37.2
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South El Monte, CA population

South El Monte had 19,567 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census19,567
Density6,881 per sq mi (2,657 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

South El Monte at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountyLos Angeles County
TypeCity
Population19,567 (2020)
Land area2.84 sq mi (7.4 km²)
Water area0.01 sq mi (0.01 km²)
Elevation249 ft (76 m)
Coordinates34.0504° N, 118.0484° W
ZIP code91733
Official websiteci.south-el-monte.ca.us
Census code (GEOID)0672996

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about South El Monte

What county is South El Monte in?

South El Monte is in Los Angeles County, California.

What is the population of South El Monte, CA?

19,567 people lived in South El Monte at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of South El Monte, CA?

The ZIP code of South El Monte is 91733.

What is the elevation of South El Monte?

249 feet (76 m) above sea level.

What towns are near South El Monte?

El Monte (2.0 mi), Rosemead (2.3 mi), South San Gabriel (2.7 mi), Rose Hills (2.9 mi), Avocado Heights (3.0 mi).

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