Montrose County, Colorado's estimated 2024 population is 44,505 with a growth rate of 0.79% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Montrose County, Colorado is the 17th largest county in Colorado. The 2010 population was 41,182 and has seen a growth of 8.07% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 46,250 | 349 | 0.76% |
| 2028 | 45,901 | 349 | 0.77% |
| 2027 | 45,552 | 349 | 0.77% |
| 2026 | 45,203 | 349 | 0.78% |
| 2025 | 44,854 | 349 | 0.78% |
| 2024 | 44,505 | 349 | 0.79% |
| 2023 | 44,156 | 349 | 0.8% |
| 2022 | 43,807 | 571 | 1.32% |
| 2021 | 43,236 | 418 | 0.98% |
| 2020 | 42,818 | 27 | 0.06% |
| 2019 | 42,791 | 482 | 1.14% |
| 2018 | 42,309 | 514 | 1.23% |
| 2017 | 41,795 | 612 | 1.49% |
| 2016 | 41,183 | 574 | 1.41% |
| 2015 | 40,609 | -13 | -0.03% |
| 2014 | 40,622 | 38 | 0.09% |
| 2013 | 40,584 | -91 | -0.22% |
| 2012 | 40,675 | -305 | -0.74% |
| 2011 | 40,980 | -202 | -0.49% |
| 2010 | 41,182 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 24,423 | 71 | 0.29% |
| 1980 | 24,352 | 5,986 | 32.59% |
| 1970 | 18,366 | 80 | 0.44% |
| 1960 | 18,286 | 3,066 | 20.14% |
| 1950 | 15,220 | -198 | -1.28% |
| 1940 | 15,418 | 3,676 | 31.31% |
| 1930 | 11,742 | -110 | -0.93% |
| 1920 | 11,852 | 1,561 | 15.17% |
| 1910 | 10,291 | 5,756 | 126.92% |
| 1900 | 4,535 | 555 | 13.94% |
| 1890 | 3,980 | -42,270 | -91.39% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35,209 | 81.37% |
| Two or more races | 5,952 | 13.75% |
| Other race | 1,275 | 2.95% |
| Native American | 450 | 1.04% |
| Asian | 232 | 0.54% |
| Black or African American | 147 | 0.34% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.02% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 17,529 | 2.43 | 74.6 | 25.4 |
| Married | 9,135 | 2.92 | 85.7 | 14.3 |
| Non Family | 5,784 | 1.16 | 63.6 | 36.4 |
| Female | 1,656 | 3.61 | 61 | 39 |
| Male | 954 | 3.32 | 59.7 | 40.3 |
2.96
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
74.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,388 | 4.43% |
| Associates Degree | 2,304 | 7.36% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,881 | 18.78% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,972 | 9.49% |
| High School Graduate | 10,520 | 33.59% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,443 | 4.61% |
| Some College | 6,812 | 21.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 25,019 | 23,943 | 7,996 |
| Hispanic | 4,978 | 3,498 | 566 |
| 2+ Races | 3,320 | 2,544 | 393 |
| Other Race | 762 | 478 | 97 |
| Native American | 309 | 162 | 28 |
| Asian | 189 | 124 | 84 |
| Black | 121 | 75 | 27 |
| Islander | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 44.44%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,838 | $54,677 | $36,774 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,214 | $79,125 | $48,714 |
| High School Graduate | $40,073 | $45,580 | $30,717 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,250 | $37,806 | $31,341 |
| Overall | $42,820 | $50,352 | $36,402 |
| Some College | $44,394 | $53,066 | $39,391 |
$42,820
Average Earnings
$50,352
Average Male
$36,402
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.16% of Montrose County, Colorado residents speak only English, while 15.84% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 14.07% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 31,623 | 3,432 | 10.85% |
| Hispanic | 9,176 | 1,499 | 16.34% |
| Multiple | 5,934 | 1,093 | 18.42% |
| Other | 1,269 | 88 | 6.93% |
| Asian | 232 | 22 | 9.48% |
| Black | 136 | 7 | 5.15% |
| Islander | 7 | 1 | 14.29% |
11.91%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.89%
Male Poverty Rate
12.94%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Montrose County, Colorado is Multiple, with 18.42% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Montrose County, Colorado is Black, with 5.15% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.19%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.69%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.78%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.8% |
| High School | 12.93% |
| Some College | 10.3% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.61% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 18.13% |
| Male Employed | 6.65% |
| Female Employed | 5.87% |
| Female Unemployed | 2.88% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $81,516 | $101,813 |
| Households | $66,072 | $86,915 |
| Married Families | $87,635 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,168 | $52,786 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.1%
Male Marriage Rate
56.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,975
Number of Veterans
2,640
Male Veterans
335
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,241 |
| First Gulf War | 636 |
| Second Gulf War | 469 |
| Korea | 91 |
| World War II | 36 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 958 |
| 65 to 74 | 819 |
| 55 to 64 | 579 |
| 35 to 54 | 533 |
| 18 to 34 | 86 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,717 | 9.45% |
| 2+ Races | 170 | 4.24% |
| Hispanic | 132 | 2.16% |
| Native American | 59 | 18.61% |
| Other Race | 16 | 1.75% |
| Black | 7 | 5.79% |
| Asian | 6 | 2.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.16%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.27%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.7%
Labor Force Participation
53.1%
Employment Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
48.23%
Born in Montrose County, Colorado
93.3%
Native Born
6.7%
Foreign Born
4.48%
Non Citizen
2.22%
Naturalized
93.3% of Montrose County, Colorado residents were born in the United States, with 48.23% having been born in Colorado. 4.48% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.