While monuments themselves do not possess a resident demographic, they exist within the densely populated state of Kerala, which has a population of approximately 34.6 million people.
In terms of visitor "population," Kerala's heritage sites attract a massive influx of domestic and international tourists. Pre-pandemic data indicates that Kerala receives over 1.1 million foreign tourists and nearly 20 million domestic tourists annually, with heritage tourism being a primary driver. The local population surrounding these monuments is highly educated (Kerala boasts a literacy rate of over 96%), multi-religious (a peaceful mix of Hindus, Muslims, and Christians), and heavily employed in the service and tourism sectors.