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Montrose

Missouri · 383 residents · 0.57 sq mi
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Montrose has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,250. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 11% 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 $66,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% 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
383
−8%since 2000
from 417 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
672 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 732 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.7
Unchangedsince 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3123604084555031990201020202024Montrose
2024425
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,250
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,563 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,486
+76%since 2000
from $15,062 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.6%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing19.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,400
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$750
+129%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $218 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
30.8% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−23%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(412)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.6%(3)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(365)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4%(15)
Diversity Score
4
+559%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.0 min
+58%since 2000
from 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2011
from 50.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.4%
−46.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
47.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.8%
−72.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montrose, Missouri?

Montrose, Missouri has about 383 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Montrose, Missouri?

The typical household in Montrose, Missouri earns about $46,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Montrose, Missouri expensive?

In Montrose, Missouri, the median home is worth about $66,400, and the typical rent is about $750 a month.

How educated are people in Montrose, Missouri?

About 10.5% of adults age 25 and over in Montrose, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Montrose, Missouri?

About 13.6% of people in Montrose, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Montrose, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Montrose, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 42 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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