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Monte Vista

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
2.638
State:
Colorado

Monte Vista is a city located in Rio Grande County, Colorado. Monte Vista has a 2026 population of 3,919. Monte Vista is currently declining at a rate of -1.38% annually and its population has decreased by -7.83% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,252 in 2020.

The median household income in Monte Vista is $61,684 with a poverty rate of 30.93%. The median age in Monte Vista is 36.9 years: 35.7 years for males, and 38.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 99.4 males.

3.9K
Total Population
1,486
Density (mi²)
-55 -1.38%
Growth

Monte Vista Population

Monte Vista Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20263,919-55-1.38%
20253,974-56-1.39%
20244,030-46-1.13%
20234,076-75-1.81%
20224,151-41-0.98%
20214,192-61-1.43%
20204,2521934.75%
20194,05910.02%
20184,058-25-0.61%
20174,083-33-0.8%
20164,116-15-0.36%
20154,131-73-1.74%
20144,204-74-1.73%
20134,278-85-1.95%
20124,363-31-0.71%
20114,394-60-1.35%
20104,454100.23%
20004,5292054.74%
19904,32442210.81%
19803,902-7-0.18%
19703,90952415.48%
19603,3851133.45%
19503,272642%
19403,20859822.91%
19302,610662.59%
19102,54400%

Median Age

Overall: 36.9 years
Female: 38.1 years
Male: 35.7 years

Monte Vista Adults

There are 3,108 adults, (544 of whom are seniors) in Monte Vista.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,077 (50.2%)
Male: 2,064 (49.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Monte Vista includes 59.79% White, 10.38% other race, 7.66% Native American, and smaller percentages for Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,47659.79%
Two or more races88721.42%
Other race43010.38%
Native American3177.66%
Black or African American310.75%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,45535.14%
Two or more races75118.14%
Other race43010.38%
Native American2265.46%
Black or African American180.43%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,02124.66%
Two or more races1363.28%
Native American912.2%
Black or African American130.31%

Monte Vista Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Monte Vista 's average per capita income is $47,115. Household income levels show a median of $61,684. The poverty rate stands at 30.93%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$101,132-
Families$65,288$71,707
Households$61,684$62,918
Non Families$21,186$30,412

$47,115

Average Income

$61,684

Median Household Income

30.93%

Poverty Rate

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)