Montrose, Colorado Population 2022
Montrose is a city located in Montrose County Colorado. Montrose has a 2020 population of 20,730. It is also the county seat of Montrose County. Montrose is currently growing at a rate of 1.55% annually and its population has increased by 8.75% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 19,062 in 2010.
The average household income in Montrose is $64,063 with a poverty rate of 18.97%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $905 per month, and the median house value is $211,700. The median age in Montrose is 43.6 years, 41.9 years for males, and 45.2 years for females.
Montrose Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Montrosewas:
- White: 93.63%
- Two or more races: 2.16%
- Native American: 1.29%
- Other race: 1.20%
- Asian: 0.93%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.69%
- Black or African American: 0.11%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 49,074 | 682 | 1.39% |
| 2020 | 48,392 | 682 | 1.41% |
| 2019 | 47,710 | 682 | 1.43% |
| 2018 | 47,028 | 462 | 0.98% |
| 2017 | 46,566 | 626 | 1.34% |
| 2016 | 45,940 | 770 | 1.68% |
| 2015 | 45,170 | 11 | 0.02% |
| 2014 | 45,159 | 58 | 0.13% |
| 2013 | 45,101 | -56 | -0.12% |
| 2012 | 45,157 | -240 | -0.53% |
| 2011 | 45,397 | -245 | -0.54% |
| 2010 | 45,642 | 0.00% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,012 | 93.63% |
| Two or More Races | 415 | 2.16% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 249 | 1.29% |
| Some Other Race | 230 | 1.20% |
| Asian | 178 | 0.93% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 133 | 0.69% |
| Black or African American | 21 | 0.11% |
Montrose Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,110 | 2.32 | 65.1 |
| Married | 4,055 | 2.86 | 79.7 |
| Non Family | 2,870 | 1.15 | 53.3 |
| Female | 802 | 3.53 | 38.4 |
| Male | 383 | 2.83 | 53.8 |
2.88
Average Family Size
2.32
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 656 | 4.81% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 870 | 6.38% |
| High School Graduate | 3,589 | 26.30% |
| Some College | 3,774 | 27.66% |
| Associates Degree | 960 | 7.04% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,679 | 19.63% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,117 | 8.19% |
Montrose Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,021 | 10,209 | 3,396 |
| Hispanic | 2,133 | 1,431 | 178 |
| Native American | 179 | 179 | 79 |
| Other Race | 174 | 69 | 7 |
| Asian | 130 | 118 | 32 |
| 2+ Races | 116 | 101 | 72 |
| Islander | 112 | 112 | 50 |
| Black | 21 | 16 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 62.07%.
$32,483
Average Earnings
$37,661
Average Male
$29,489
Average Female
Montrose Language by Age
Montrose Language
82.05% of Montrose residents speak only English, while 17.95% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.37% of the population.
Montrose Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14,232 | 2,398 | 16.85% |
| Hispanic | 3,860 | 1,001 | 25.93% |
| Multiple | 405 | 94 | 23.21% |
| Asian | 178 | 58 | 32.58% |
| Islander | 133 | 36 | 27.07% |
| Other | 27 | NaN% | |
| Native | 249 | 17 | 6.83% |
| Black | 16 | 5 | 31.25% |
18.97%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.14%
Male Poverty Rate
21.46%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Montrose
The race most likely to be in poverty in Montrose is Asian, with 32.58% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Montrose is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.09%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.12%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.26%.
Montrose Marital Status
Marriage Rates
56.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.8%
Male Marriage Rate
52.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Montrose Married by Age and Sex
Montrose Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Montrose Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,415 | 10.00% |
| Hispanic | 61 | 2.43% |
| Asian | 25 | 19.23% |
| Native American | 21 | 11.73% |
| Other Race | 7 | 3.66% |
Montrose Veterans by Education
8.41%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.45%
Veteran Disability Rate
55.5%
Labor Force Participation
51.6%
Employment Rate
7%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
42.86%
Born in Montrose
92.68%
Native Born
7.32%
Foreign Born
3.08%
Non Citizen
4.25%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
92.68% of Montrose residents were born in the United States, with 42.86% having been born in Colorado. 3.08% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 20,730 | 316 | 1.55% |
| 2021 | 20,414 | 316 | 1.57% |
| 2020 | 20,098 | 316 | 1.60% |
| 2019 | 19,782 | 316 | 1.62% |
| 2018 | 19,466 | 208 | 1.08% |
| 2017 | 19,258 | 275 | 1.45% |
| 2016 | 18,983 | 243 | 1.30% |
| 2015 | 18,740 | -23 | -0.12% |
| 2014 | 18,763 | -11 | -0.06% |
| 2013 | 18,774 | -59 | -0.31% |
| 2012 | 18,833 | -148 | -0.78% |
| 2011 | 18,981 | -81 | -0.42% |
| 2010 | 19,062 | 6,718 | 4.44% |
| 2000 | 12,344 | 3,490 | 3.38% |
| 1990 | 8,854 | 132 | 0.15% |
| 1980 | 8,722 | 2,226 | 2.99% |
| 1970 | 6,496 | 1,452 | 2.56% |
| 1960 | 5,044 | 80 | 0.16% |
| 1950 | 4,964 | 200 | 0.41% |
| 1940 | 4,764 | 1,198 | 2.94% |
| 1930 | 3,566 | -15 | -0.04% |
| 1920 | 3,581 | 327 | 0.96% |
| 1910 | 3,254 | 0.00% |