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Montrose

Colorado · 20,291 residents · 18.891 sq mi
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Montrose has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,534. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 64% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $232,200. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 30% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,291
+64%since 2000
from 12,344 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,074 / sq mi
+64%since 2000
from 653 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.9
+12%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K11K15K19K22K1990201020202024Montrose
202421K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,534
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,957
+66%since 2000
from $18,097 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.2%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$232,200
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $110,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$936
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $496 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
32.7% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+36%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80%(9,877)
Black0.3%(41)
Hispanic / Latino17.4%(2,143)
Asian0.6%(70)
Other0%
Diversity Score38.2%(4,719)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72%(14,613)
Black0.5%(104)
Hispanic / Latino22.1%(4,491)
Asian1.1%(229)
Other2.3%(476)
Diversity Score51.2%(10,396)
Diversity Score
51
+34%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.4 min
+15%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 60.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.0%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
7.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.3%
−68.8 ptssince 2013
from 79.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montrose, Colorado?

Montrose, Colorado has about 20,291 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Montrose, Colorado?

The typical household in Montrose, Colorado earns about $52,534 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Montrose, Colorado expensive?

In Montrose, Colorado, the median home is worth about $232,200, and the typical rent is about $936 a month.

How educated are people in Montrose, Colorado?

About 27.5% of adults age 25 and over in Montrose, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Montrose, Colorado?

About 16.8% of people in Montrose, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Montrose, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Montrose, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11,437 residents, a change of about 129 percent over that period.

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