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Cortez

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
6.23
State:
Colorado

Cortez is a city located in Montezuma County, Colorado. Cortez has a 2026 population of 9,151. It is also the county seat of Montezuma County. Cortez is currently growing at a rate of 1.02% annually and its population has increased by 4.25% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,778 in 2020.

9.2K
Total Population
1,469
Density (mi²)
92 1.02%
Growth

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)