South El Monte, CA is a city located in Los Angeles County with a population of 19,860 and a population density of 7,431 people per square mile. With the US population density at 93 people per square mile, South El Monte is quite densely populated. There are many local businesses in South El Monte such as Hometown Pizza, Al's Barber Shop, and The Old Schoolhouse Cafe. Year-round outdoor activities include camping in Whittier Narrows Park, hiking the nearby trails of Peck Road Water Conservation Park and fishing at Puddingstone Lake. Other organizations include the South El Monte Historical Society which hosts educational events and the South El Monte Lions Club which provides community support through service projects. Local sporting events include rugby games held at Rio Hondo College and golfing tournaments at Asuza Park Golf Course.
The population in South El Monte is 19,860. There are 6,986 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in South El Monte is 35.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in South El Monte is 4.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in South El Monte
- 43.9% are married
- 6.1% are divorced
- 32.7% are married with children
- 23.8% have children, but are single
Race in South El Monte
- 3.6% are White
- 0.1% are Black
- 14.2% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 82.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander