Montrose County's estimated 2026 population is 45,780 with a growth rate of 1.08% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Montrose County is the 17th largest county in Colorado. The 2010 population was 41,182 and has seen a growth of 11.17% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Montrose County includes 81.37% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (81.37%)
Two or more races (13.75%)
Other race (2.95%)
Native American (1.04%)
Asian (0.54%)
Black or African American (0.34%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.02%)
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% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Montrose County's average per capita income is $42,820. Household income levels show a median of $66,072. The poverty rate stands at 11.91%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $87,635 | - |
| Families | $81,516 | $101,813 |
| Households | $66,072 | $86,915 |
| Non Families | $35,168 | $52,786 |
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