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Montezuma County, Colorado
Montezuma County, Colorado. Montezuma County had 26,678 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.2% since 2020, slower than Colorado (+4.1%). It holds 5 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs and 2 census-designated) and 8 census tracts. GEOID 08083.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
26,678
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 25,849 · ACS 2020-2024: 26,412
Median household income
$65,244
±$4,313 (90% margin)
Colorado: $95,470
Median home value
$331,400
±$23,917 (90% margin)
Colorado: $539,400
Median gross rent
$942
±$59 (90% margin)
Colorado: $1,761
How many people live in Montezuma County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 25,849 residents in Montezuma County. The Census Bureau estimates 26,678 for July 1, 2025, up 3.2% since 2020, slower than Colorado (+4.1%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 26,412 over 2,029 square miles of land.
| Measure | Montezuma County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 26,412 | 5,862,189 | +381 |
| Households | 11,269±262 | 2,374,218 | +614 |
| Average household size | 2.31±0.05 | 2.42 | −0.11 |
| Housing units | 12,375±34 | 2,589,053 | no clear change |
Montezuma County's population since 2000
From 23,830 in 2000 to 26,678 in 2025: up 12.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Montezuma County?
Montezuma County holds 5 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Cortez with 9,126 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Montezuma County?
The median resident of Montezuma County is 44.5 years old; 20.7% are under 18 and 25.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 70.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 12.5%. 2.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Montezuma County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.5±0.9 | 37.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.7%±0.2 pts | 21.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 25.0%±0.5 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 12.5% | 22.5% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 70.5%±0.6 pts | 64.8% | −1.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.5 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.3 pts | 3.2% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 9.0%±1.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.7%±1.5 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.6%±0.8 pts | 9.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.8%±1.8 pts | 16.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.5%±1.3 pts | 7.5% | – |
| With a disability | 14.6%±1.5 pts | 11.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.1%±2.6 pts | 7.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.5%±1.6 pts | 92.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 31.3%±2.8 pts | 45.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.4%±2.2 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.7%±0.8 pts | 3.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Montezuma County earn?
Half of Montezuma County's 11,269 households earn less than $65,244 a year (±$4,313), against $95,470 in Colorado. In 2015-2019 it was $60,882 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Montezuma County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,244±$4,313 | $95,470 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $84,506±$6,764 | $128,255 | – |
| Per capita income | $36,828±$3,048 | $52,636 | +$4,741 |
| People below the poverty line | 13.3%±3.0 pts | 9.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.7%±6.7 pts | 11.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.9%±2.5 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.5%±2.7 pts | 93.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Montezuma County?
Owners occupy 76.2% of Montezuma County's occupied homes and renters 23.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $331,400 by its owner (±$23,917). The median renter pays $942 a month including utilities, and 42.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Montezuma County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $331,400±$23,917 | $539,400 | +$57,201 |
| Median gross rent | $942±$59 | $1,761 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.9%±7.4 pts | 42.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,544±$153 | $2,326 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.2%±3.2 pts | 66.2% | +4.1 pts |
| Housing units | 12,375±34 | 2,589,053 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.1%±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.8%±2.5 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 70.8%±3.4 pts | 61.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 16.7%±3.0 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.5%±1.0 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.0%±1.7 pts | 7.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Montezuma County building?
Builders took permits for 24 new housing units across Montezuma County in 2025 (20 single-family), 0.9 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Montezuma County get to work?
74.8% of Montezuma County's workers drive alone and 10.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.9%.
| Measure | Montezuma County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 55.0%±2.5 pts | 68.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9%±1.5 pts | 4.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 74.8%±3.8 pts | 65.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.0%±2.6 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Walked | 2.7%±1.4 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.4%±2.5 pts | 21.0% | +3.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.4 min±1.7 | 25.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Montezuma County's census tracts?
Montezuma County is divided into 8 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $43,496 (Tract 9694) to $84,919 (Tract 9692).
| Tract 941108083941100 | 1,775±348 | $54,375 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 969008083969000 | 4,151±520 | $77,768 |
| Tract 969108083969100 | 3,491±388 | $75,000 |
| Tract 969208083969200 | 2,879±384 | $84,919 |
| Tract 9693.0108083969301 | 3,419±385 | $74,833 |
| Tract 9693.0208083969302 | 2,938±308 | $74,936 |
| Tract 969408083969400 | 4,133±479 | $43,496 |
| Tract 969608083969600 | 3,626±585 | $59,813 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Montezuma County compare with Colorado's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 22nd of 64 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 24th of 64 |
| Residents per square mile | 30th of 64 |
| Median household income | 40th of 64 |
| Median home value | 37th of 64 |
| Median gross rent | 47th of 63 |
| Poverty rate | 21st of 63 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36th of 64 |
| Median age | 24th of 64 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
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Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Montezuma County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.