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Montrose

Virginia · 7,993 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 $33,677. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $130,500. At a median age of 33.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 45% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,993
+14%since 2000
from 7,018 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,483 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 2,180 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.0
+1%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K8K8K9K1990201020202024Montrose
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,677
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,433 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,261
+12%since 2000
from $17,259 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services11.4%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration9.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,500
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$784
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $595 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.3%
−15.9 ptssince 2000
from 53.2% in 2000
55.2% rent
Vacancy rate
12.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+103%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic27.5%(2,198)
Black65.9%(5,270)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(206)
Asian1%(82)
Other8.1%(649)
Diversity Score66.5%(5,313)
Diversity Score
66
+1%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+68%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.1%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
Female
57.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.4%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montrose, Virginia?

Montrose, Virginia has about 7,993 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Montrose, Virginia?

The typical household in Montrose, Virginia earns about $33,677 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 $130,500, and the typical rent is about $784 a month.

How educated are people in Montrose, Virginia?

About 11.8% 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 19.7% 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 1,588 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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

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