Ranking of Monterey, CA Cities and Places By population in 2020
Updated on June 27, 2025.
Based on the US Census Vintage data estimates, in 2020, among all Monterey, CA cities and places, Salinas city had the highest population (163.39K), followed by Balance of Monterey County (104.38K), and Seaside city (32.34K).
The chart below shows the top 10 cities and places, and the table below shows the ranking of all Monterey cities and places.
You can see similar information for other California counties. You can also see the ranking of all cities and places in California.
Data Source: US Census Bureau (Vintage).
Ranking of Monterey, CA Cities and Places By population in 2020
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| Rank | City or Place | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salinas city | 163393 |
| 2 | Balance of Monterey County | 104377 |
| 3 | Seaside city | 32335 |
| 4 | Monterey city | 30196 |
| 5 | Soledad city | 26692 |
| 6 | Marina city | 22375 |
| 7 | Greenfield city | 18951 |
| 8 | Pacific Grove city | 15089 |
| 9 | King City city | 13354 |
| 10 | Gonzales city | 8627 |
| 11 | Carmel-by-the-Sea city | 3210 |
| 12 | Del Rey Oaks city | 1582 |
| 13 | Sand City city | 325 |