Carmel By The Sea City was incorporated in 1916. During the early years, the City Council was largely made up of artists and poets. Later, the population grew, and now the city has a thriving commercial district. The city is also known for its natural beauty and artistic history. This small community is one of Monterey County's most affluent, with a median home value around $700,000.
The median household income in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA is $98,188. The population is mostly white, with Hispanic, Black, and other ethnicities represented. Those classified as unemployed must be actively seeking a job. People who are students, homemakers, seasonal workers, and institutionalized are not included in the poverty line. While a majority of people in the city live above the poverty line, there are still some people who live below it.
As of the 2010 Census, 42.7% of the city's population is employed in some capacity. This figure is slightly lower than the state average, as only 48% of preschoolers attended Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA. The population of the city is composed of both men and women, with 46.5% of the population male and 53.5% female. There are about 43.3% of residents who are over 65.
The city's population was 3,744 as of the 2010 Census. A little more than half of its population is white, and the median property value was $1.55M. The median age in Carmel-by-the-Sea is 59.6 years old. There are 195 non-Hispanic residents, and 92.3% are hispanic. Those who live in Carmel-by-the-Sea are mostly middle-class, and a small percentage of residents is below the national average.