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Montrose

South Dakota · 468 residents · 0.421 sq mi
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Montrose has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $147,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
468
+2%since 2000
from 460 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,112 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,093 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.7
+12%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3874635406166931990201020202024Montrose
2024483
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,250
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,441
+106%since 2000
from $15,233 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.3%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services18.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration18.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Information15.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services6.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$147,100
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$403
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
22.2% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+41%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(451)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.7%(12)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(453)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(5)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0.5%(3)
Diversity Score5.6%(26)
Diversity Score
6
+107%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.6 min
+52%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
85.1%
+16.9 ptssince 2011
from 68.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.0%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.6%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
58.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
6.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.6%
−77.9 ptssince 2013
from 83.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montrose, South Dakota?

Montrose, South Dakota has about 468 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Montrose, South Dakota?

The typical household in Montrose, South Dakota earns about $56,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Montrose, South Dakota expensive?

In Montrose, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $147,100, and the typical rent is about $403 a month.

How educated are people in Montrose, South Dakota?

About 24.5% of adults age 25 and over in Montrose, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Montrose, South Dakota?

About 10.9% of people in Montrose, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Montrose, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Montrose, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 56 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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