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Montrose

County:
Montrose County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
19.061
State:
Colorado

Montrose is a city located in Montrose County, Colorado. Montrose has a 2026 population of 22,277. It is also the county seat of Montrose County. Montrose is currently growing at a rate of 1.44% annually and its population has increased by 9.29% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 20,384 in 2020.

The median household income in Montrose is $70,386 with a poverty rate of 11.57%. The median age in Montrose is 47 years: 46.6 years for males, and 47.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 90.4 males.

22.3K
Total Population
1,169
Density (mi²)
316 1.44%
Growth

Montrose Population

Montrose Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202622,2773161.44%
202521,9613151.46%
202421,6462521.18%
202321,3943591.71%
202221,0353191.54%
202120,7163321.63%
202020,384760.37%
201919,6062291.18%
201819,3772041.06%
201719,1732271.2%
201618,9462281.22%
201518,718-35-0.19%
201418,753-20-0.11%
201318,773-80-0.42%
201218,853-137-0.72%
201118,990-120-0.63%
201019,110130.07%
200012,3443,49039.42%
19908,8541321.51%
19808,7222,22634.27%
19706,4961,45228.79%
19605,044801.61%
19504,9642004.2%
19404,7641,19833.6%
19303,566-15-0.42%
19203,58132710.05%
19103,254-19,969-85.99%

Median Age

Overall: 47 years
Female: 47.4 years
Male: 46.6 years

Montrose Adults

There are 16,975 adults, (5,822 of whom are seniors) in Montrose.

Sex Ratio

Female: 11,051 (52.5%)
Male: 9,993 (47.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Montrose includes 79.29% White, 4.04% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White16,68679.29%
Two or more races2,87413.66%
Other race8514.04%
Native American3191.52%
Asian1810.86%
Black or African American1330.63%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races2,39011.36%
White1,0374.93%
Other race7863.74%
Native American2851.35%
Black or African American310.15%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White15,64974.36%
Two or more races4842.3%
Asian1810.86%
Black or African American1020.48%
Other race650.31%
Native American340.16%

Montrose Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Montrose 's average per capita income is $44,559. Household income levels show a median of $70,386. The poverty rate stands at 11.57%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$89,892-
Families$85,790$106,919
Households$70,386$86,472
Non Families$38,818$52,295

$44,559

Average Income

$70,386

Median Household Income

11.57%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)