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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Montrose

Virginia · 7,018 residents · 3.219 sq mi
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Montrose has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,433. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $69,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,018
+10%since 1990
from 6,405 in 1990
1990 – 2024
2,180 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 1,990 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.7
+1%since 1990
from 32.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K7K8K8K9K1990201020202024Montrose
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,433
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,664 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,259
+43%since 1990
from $12,058 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.9%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 9.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$69,400
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $57,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$595
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $473 in 1990
US average: $602
53.2%
−7.6 ptssince 1990
from 60.8% in 1990
46.8% rent
1.9
−8%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic62.1%(3,979)
Black34.6%(2,217)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(121)
Asian1.3%(82)
Diversity Score64%(4,099)
2000
White, non-Hispanic46.1%(3,238)
Black49.6%(3,481)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(110)
Asian1%(70)
Diversity Score65.6%(4,604)
66
+3%since 1990
from 64 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.3%
+7.0 ptssince 1990
from 5.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.2%
+16.5 ptssince 1990
from 60.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.0%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 1.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.8 min
−26%since 1990
from 17.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montrose, Virginia?

Montrose, Virginia has about 7,018 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Montrose, Virginia?

The typical household in Montrose, Virginia earns about $36,433 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 $69,400, and the typical rent is about $595 a month.

How educated are people in Montrose, Virginia?

About 12.3% 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 11.9% 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 613 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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