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Montrose

Iowa · 738 residents · 1.209 sq mi
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Montrose has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,304. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 219 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $83,400. With a median age of 48.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
738
−23%since 2000
from 957 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
610 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 792 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.4
+17%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6457749041K1K1990201020202024Montrose
2024744
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,304
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,341 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,866
+81%since 2000
from $17,010 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade30.7%
US avg: 10%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,400
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$588
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
18.5% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−1%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(703)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(9)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.4%(3)
Diversity Score4.7%(35)
Diversity Score
5
+78%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.5 min
+41%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 87.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 59.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.7%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
52.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.5%
−89.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montrose, Iowa?

Montrose, Iowa has about 738 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Montrose, Iowa?

The typical household in Montrose, Iowa earns about $53,304 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 $83,400, and the typical rent is about $588 a month.

How educated are people in Montrose, Iowa?

About 9.9% 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 7.6% 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 219 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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