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Montrose

Virginia · 7,909 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 $38,295. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $119,600. The poverty rate of 24.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,909
+13%since 2000
from 7,018 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,457 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 2,180 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.4
+14%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K8K8K9K1990201020202024Montrose
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,295
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,433 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,624
+25%since 2000
from $17,259 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.6%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services10.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.7%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,600
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,032
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $595 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
41.7%
−11.5 ptssince 2000
from 53.2% in 2000
58.3% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+64%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic21.9%(1,733)
Black68.1%(5,389)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(369)
Asian0.9%(71)
Other2.9%(230)
Diversity Score58.6%(4,637)
Diversity Score
59
−11%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+58%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−11.5 ptssince 2011
from 13.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.3%
−14.1 ptssince 2011
from 73.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.7%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
Female
61.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.3%
−79.0 ptssince 2013
from 87.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montrose, Virginia?

Montrose, Virginia has about 7,909 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Montrose, Virginia?

The typical household in Montrose, Virginia earns about $38,295 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 $119,600, and the typical rent is about $1,032 a month.

How educated are people in Montrose, Virginia?

About 16.6% 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 24.6% 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 1,504 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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