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Montezuma County

State:
Colorado
County Seat:
Cortez

Montezuma County's estimated 2025 population is 26,659 with a growth rate of 0.24% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Montezuma County is the 22nd largest county in Colorado. The 2010 population was 25,576 and has seen a growth of 4.23% since that time.

26,659
Total Population
13
Population Density (miĀ²)
22
Population Rank (State)
64 0.24%
Annual Population Growth

Montezuma County Population

Montezuma County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Montezuma County includes 77.81% White, 10.21% Native American, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Native American

Two or more races

Other race

Black or African American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White20,38977.81%
Native American2,67510.21%
Two or more races2,1628.25%
Other race4171.59%
Black or African American3211.23%
Asian2400.92%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

Montezuma County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Montezuma County's average per capita income is $40,990. Household income levels show a median of $63,005. The poverty rate stands at 13.2%.

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$89,801-
Families$76,992$100,009
Households$63,005$82,262
Non Families$36,435$48,469

$40,990

Average Income

$63,005

Median Household Income

13.2%

Poverty Rate