Explore Monterey Park local geography, civic resources and voter guides, with dated official population and registration facts for Los Angeles County.
At a glance: Monterey Park is an incorporated city in Los Angeles County. Population: 59,649 (California Department of Finance estimate as of January 1, 2026). Registered voters: 32,856 (California Secretary of State, as of September 4, 2026).
Monterey Park lies in the western San Gabriel Valley, immediately east of the Los Angeles urban core. Commercial corridors such as Garvey and Atlantic avenues connect lower-lying neighborhoods with residential hills farther south. Barnes Park places a community center, gym, amphitheater, courts, and picnic facilities near the civic center. Its proximity to City Hall, the library, and public-safety facilities makes this part of Monterey Park a particularly concentrated public-service district. Monterey Park incorporated on May 29, 1916, and is a general-law city operating under council-manager government. Its City Clerk is elected and supported by staff who maintain council proceedings, official records, and municipal election services.
The city's facility listing gives the address as 350 South McPherrin Avenue.
Yes. The official facility page describes reservable shelters; contact Recreation and Community Services for current availability, fees, and conditions.
The City Clerk serves as filing officer for candidate campaign statements and oversees municipal election records. County voter services are at https://lavote.gov.
32,856 (California Secretary of State, as of September 4, 2026).
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