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Montrose Micro

Montrose, CO · 1 counties · 42,679 residents · 2,240.946 sq mi
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Montrose has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,611. Population has grown 28% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $242,300. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
42,679
+28%since 2000
from 33,432 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
19 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 15 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.5
+17%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
22K28K34K40K46K1990201020202024Montrose
202444K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,611
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,234 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,017
+75%since 2000
from $17,158 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.2%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$242,300
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $112,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$980
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $521 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
26.9% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+39%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.4%(27,554)
Black0.2%(78)
Hispanic / Latino14.9%(4,967)
Asian0.4%(130)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.5%(11,207)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.9%(31,126)
Black0.4%(159)
Hispanic / Latino21.2%(9,027)
Asian0.8%(334)
Other2.5%(1,087)
Diversity Score49.5%(21,136)
Segregation Score35.3%(15,059)
Diversity Score
50
+48%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
35
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+19%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 62.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.0%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
7.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.6%
−66.8 ptssince 2013
from 78.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
In this metro

Principal cities

MontroseCENTRAL21,583
What's inside

1 component county

Montrose CountyCENTRAL44,591
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montrose, CO?

Montrose, CO has about 42,679 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Montrose, CO?

The typical household in Montrose, CO earns about $54,611 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Montrose, CO expensive?

In Montrose, CO, the median home is worth about $242,300, and the typical rent is about $980 a month.

How educated are people in Montrose, CO?

About 24.6% of adults age 25 and over in Montrose, CO hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Montrose, CO?

About 12.3% of people in Montrose, CO live below the federal poverty line.

Has Montrose, CO grown since 1990?

Yes, Montrose, CO has grown since 1990. The population has added about 18,256 residents, a change of about 75 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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