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Montrose

Virginia · 8,285 residents · 3.219 sq mi
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Montrose has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,550. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $194,100. Households here earn about 47% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,285
+18%since 2000
from 7,018 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,574 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 2,180 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.9
+22%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K8K8K9K1990201020202024Montrose
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,550
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,433 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,669
+78%since 2000
from $17,259 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.2%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.453
+5%since 2010
from 0.433 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance10%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$194,100
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,297
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $595 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
37.7%
−15.5 ptssince 2000
from 53.2% in 2000
62.3% rent
Vacancy rate
5.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.5%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+106%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic46.1%(3,238)
Black49.6%(3,481)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(110)
Asian1%(70)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.6%(4,604)
2024
White, non-Hispanic17.1%(1,417)
Black72%(5,964)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(209)
Asian1.8%(147)
Other6.6%(548)
Diversity Score55.9%(4,632)
Diversity Score
56
−15%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+50%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 13.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 73.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.3%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
Female
61.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2012
from 13.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.9%
−78.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.1%
+17.5 ptssince 2017
from 70.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2016
from 93.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.6%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 3.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montrose, Virginia?

Montrose, Virginia has about 8,285 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Montrose, Virginia?

The typical household in Montrose, Virginia earns about $49,550 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Montrose, Virginia expensive?

In Montrose, Virginia, the median home is worth about $194,100, and the typical rent is about $1,297 a month.

How educated are people in Montrose, Virginia?

About 20.7% of adults age 25 and over in Montrose, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Montrose, Virginia?

About 19.9% of people in Montrose, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Montrose, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Montrose, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,880 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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