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Montrose

Minnesota · 3,775 residents · 3.078 sq mi
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Montrose has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,375. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 2,632 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $194,900. At a median age of 32.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,775
+230%since 2000
from 1,143 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,226 / sq mi
+230%since 2000
from 371 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.4
+10%since 2000
from 29.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7192K2K3K4K1990201020202024Montrose
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,375
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,583 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,027
+45%since 2000
from $19,281 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.4%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18%
US avg: 10%
Other services11.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$194,900
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$960
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $504 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
17.1% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+20%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(1,111)
Black0.7%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(15)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.4%(62)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(3,329)
Black2.3%(87)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(142)
Asian1.5%(55)
Other5.4%(202)
Diversity Score29.2%(1,103)
Diversity Score
29
+440%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.2%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.2 min
+53%since 2000
from 23.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 85.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 2.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
76.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 82.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.4%
−21.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−75.5 ptssince 2013
from 81.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montrose, Minnesota?

Montrose, Minnesota has about 3,775 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Montrose, Minnesota?

The typical household in Montrose, Minnesota earns about $72,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Montrose, Minnesota expensive?

In Montrose, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $194,900, and the typical rent is about $960 a month.

How educated are people in Montrose, Minnesota?

About 22.2% of adults age 25 and over in Montrose, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Montrose, Minnesota?

About 11.0% of people in Montrose, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Montrose, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Montrose, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,768 residents, a change of about 275 percent over that period.

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

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