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Montrose

Mississippi · 101 residents (2025 est.) · 2.713 sq mi
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Population has grown 32% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $229,200. With a median age of 64.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 64.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 189%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
168
+32%since 2000
from 127 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
62 / sq mi
+32%since 2000
from 47 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
64.9
+65%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:101 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
911251591932271990201020202024Montrose
2024168
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$38,023
+171%since 2000
from $14,016 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.6%
+32.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.6%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
+24%since 2010
from 0.340 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance43.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical34.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade17.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services9%
US avg: 0.9%
Information6%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing3%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$229,200
+189%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
97.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 94.1% in 2000
2.2% rent
Vacancy rate
11.4%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
3.3%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+75.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85%(108)
Black11.8%(15)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.3%(40)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75%(126)
Black17.9%(30)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.8%(3)
Other5.4%(9)
Diversity Score50.3%(85)
Diversity Score
50
+61%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.3%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.0%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.8 min
+28%since 2000
from 29.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
92.5%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
39.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 45.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.4%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
68.5%
+27.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
Female
31.5%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.3%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.3%
−9.2 ptssince 2012
from 23.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.8%
−73.6 ptssince 2013
from 78.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
45.2%
−23.2 ptssince 2017
from 68.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 98.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montrose, Mississippi?

Montrose, Mississippi has about 168 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Montrose, Mississippi expensive?

In Montrose, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $229,200.

How educated are people in Montrose, Mississippi?

About 21.3% of adults age 25 and over in Montrose, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Montrose, Mississippi?

About 3.6% of people in Montrose, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Montrose, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Montrose, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 57 residents, a change of about 51 percent over that period.

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