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Montrose

Iowa · 957 residents · 1.209 sq mi
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Montrose has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,341. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $55,600. With a median age of 41.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
957
Unchangedsince 1990
from 957 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
792 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 792 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
41.2
+12%since 1990
from 36.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6457749041K1K1990201020202024Montrose
2024744
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,341
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,536 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,010
+49%since 1990
from $11,412 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
8.9%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 6.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,600
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$350
−25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $355 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
78.3%
−5.9 ptssince 1990
from 84.2% in 1990
21.7% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+32%since 1990
from 1.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(946)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(25)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score8.9%(85)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(931)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(8)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score2.6%(25)
Diversity Score
3
−70%since 1990
from 9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.0%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 6.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.1%
+8.4 ptssince 1990
from 75.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.3%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 1.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.0 min
−47%since 1990
from 20.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montrose, Iowa?

Montrose, Iowa has about 957 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Montrose, Iowa?

The typical household in Montrose, Iowa earns about $35,341 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Montrose, Iowa expensive?

In Montrose, Iowa, the median home is worth about $55,600, and the typical rent is about $350 a month.

How educated are people in Montrose, Iowa?

About 9.0% of adults age 25 and over in Montrose, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Montrose, Iowa?

About 8.9% of people in Montrose, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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