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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Monte Vista

Colorado · 4,324 residents · 2.638 sq mi
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Monte Vista has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,516. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value is $41,200. The poverty rate of 29.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

4,324
−5%vs 2000
vs 4,529 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,639 / sq mi
−5%vs 2000
vs 1,717 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.6
−11%vs 2000
vs 34.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Monte Vista
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,516
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $28,393 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$7,540
−45%vs 2000
vs $13,612 in 2000
US average: $14,340
29.0%
+13.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$41,200
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $74,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$263
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $344 in 2000
US average: $450
63.8%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 64.2% in 2000
36.2% rent
2.5
−4%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic40.1%(1,815)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino58.2%(2,636)
Asian0.3%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.9%(2,757)
1990
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(3,571)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino55.4%(2,394)
Asian0%(0)
Other17.4%(753)
Diversity Score72.2%(3,124)
72
+19%vs 2000
vs 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.2%
+2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
57.9%
−15.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.6%
+3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.5 min
+48%vs 2000
vs 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Monte Vista, Colorado?

Monte Vista, Colorado has about 4,324 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Monte Vista, Colorado?

The typical household in Monte Vista, Colorado earns about $16,516 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Monte Vista, Colorado expensive?

In Monte Vista, Colorado, the median home is worth about $41,200, and the typical rent is about $263 a month.

How educated are people in Monte Vista, Colorado?

About 17.2% of adults age 25 and over in Monte Vista, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Monte Vista, Colorado?

About 29.0% of people in Monte Vista, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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