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Montross

Virginia · 333 residents · 1.031 sq mi
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Montross has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $195,600. With a median age of 57.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 44% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 57.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
333
+6%since 2000
from 315 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
323 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 306 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
57.8
+19%since 2000
from 48.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2883644405155911990201020202024Montross
2024375
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,500
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,469 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,746
+93%since 2000
from $21,653 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade2.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance0.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$195,600
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $100,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$900
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $433 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.5%
−15.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
34.5% rent
Afford Score
4.6
+86%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(285)
Black7.9%(25)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.9%(63)
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.7%(232)
Black19.2%(64)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(18)
Asian1.2%(4)
Other5.6%(19)
Diversity Score60.4%(201)
Diversity Score
60
+203%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.5%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+25%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.5%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
−18.4 ptssince 2011
from 19.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 59.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.6%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.2%
−76.7 ptssince 2013
from 83.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montross, Virginia?

Montross, Virginia has about 333 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Montross, Virginia?

The typical household in Montross, Virginia earns about $42,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Montross, Virginia expensive?

In Montross, Virginia, the median home is worth about $195,600, and the typical rent is about $900 a month.

How educated are people in Montross, Virginia?

About 28.2% of adults age 25 and over in Montross, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Montross, Virginia?

About 7.8% of people in Montross, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Montross, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Montross, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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