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Montrose

Iowa · 898 residents · 1.209 sq mi
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Montrose has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,286. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $80,000. With a median age of 47.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 30% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
898
−6%since 2000
from 957 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
743 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 792 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.4
+15%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6457749041K1K1990201020202024Montrose
2024744
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,286
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,341 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,409
+8%since 2000
from $17,010 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.426
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade30%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,000
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$500
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.8%
−33.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
20.9% rent
Vacancy rate
8.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.8%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+48%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(931)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(8)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(25)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(878)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(5)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0.6%(6)
Diversity Score4.8%(44)
Diversity Score
5
+84%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.1%
−13.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.1 min
+37%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 87.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.0%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
56.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.1%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montrose, Iowa?

Montrose, Iowa has about 898 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Montrose, Iowa?

The typical household in Montrose, Iowa earns about $34,286 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 $80,000, and the typical rent is about $500 a month.

How educated are people in Montrose, Iowa?

About 13.2% 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 15.3% of people in Montrose, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Montrose, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Montrose, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 59 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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