County · Colorado
Montrose County, Colorado
Montrose County, Colorado. Montrose County had 44,591 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.5% since 2020, in line with Colorado (+4.1%). It holds 5 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 12 census tracts. GEOID 08085.
Montrose County is the county of the Montrose, CO micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
44,591
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 42,679 · ACS 2020-2024: 43,807
Median household income
$72,120
±$2,832 (90% margin)
Colorado: $95,470
Median home value
$388,400
±$12,255 (90% margin)
Colorado: $539,400
Median gross rent
$1,188
±$88 (90% margin)
Colorado: $1,761
How many people live in Montrose County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 42,679 residents in Montrose County. The Census Bureau estimates 44,591 for July 1, 2025, up 4.5% since 2020, in line with Colorado (+4.1%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 43,807 over 2,241 square miles of land.
| Measure | Montrose County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 43,807 | 5,862,189 | +2,121 |
| Households | 18,069±369 | 2,374,218 | +929 |
| Average household size | 2.38±0.05 | 2.42 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 19,758±32 | 2,589,053 | +710 |
Montrose County's population since 2000
From 33,432 in 2000 to 44,591 in 2025: up 33.4%. 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 Montrose County?
Montrose County holds 5 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Montrose with 21,583 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 Montrose County?
The median resident of Montrose County is 46.1 years old; 20.0% are under 18 and 26.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 73.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 21.5%. 6.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Montrose County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.1±0.5 | 37.7 | +0.9 |
| Under 18 years | 20.0%±0.1 pts | 21.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 26.0%±0.1 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 21.5% | 22.5% | +0.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 73.1%±0.8 pts | 64.8% | −3.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.1 pts | 3.2% | −0.3 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.7%±0.8 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.0%±0.8 pts | 9.8% | −1.7 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 14.8%±1.5 pts | 16.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.5%±1.0 pts | 7.5% | – |
| With a disability | 14.1%±1.3 pts | 11.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 13.3%±2.0 pts | 7.7% | +2.7 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.6%±1.3 pts | 92.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 28.7%±2.1 pts | 45.7% | +3.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.0%±1.4 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.6%±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 Montrose County earn?
Half of Montrose County's 18,069 households earn less than $72,120 a year (±$2,832), against $95,470 in Colorado. In 2015-2019 the median was $62,137 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $9,984 after inflation. 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Montrose County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $72,120±$2,832 | $95,470 | +$9,984 |
| Mean household income | $89,726±$3,467 | $128,255 | – |
| Per capita income | $38,321±$1,439 | $52,636 | +$3,766 |
| People below the poverty line | 11.5%±2.2 pts | 9.4% | −3.6 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.3%±6.9 pts | 11.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.2%±1.7 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.6%±1.6 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 Montrose County?
Owners occupy 75.4% of Montrose County's occupied homes and renters 24.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $388,400 by its owner (±$12,255). The median renter pays $1,188 a month including utilities, and 39.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Montrose County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $388,400±$12,255 | $539,400 | +$112,232 |
| Median gross rent | $1,188±$88 | $1,761 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.0%±7.2 pts | 42.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,593±$71 | $2,326 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75.4%±2.3 pts | 66.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 19,758±32 | 2,589,053 | +710 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6%±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.9%±2.8 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.9%±2.6 pts | 61.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 19.0%±1.9 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.5%±0.8 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.4%±1.2 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 Montrose County building?
Builders took permits for 279 new housing units across Montrose County in 2025 (207 single-family), 6.3 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 Montrose County get to work?
77.2% of Montrose County's workers drive alone and 11.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.4%.
| Measure | Montrose County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.1%±2.1 pts | 68.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4%±1.4 pts | 4.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 77.2%±2.3 pts | 65.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.5%±1.6 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Walked | 2.4%±1.0 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.5%±2.1 pts | 21.0% | +4.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.1 min±1.4 | 25.2 min | +1.9 min |
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 Montrose County's census tracts?
Montrose County is divided into 12 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $39,135 (Tract 9664.01) to $95,188 (Tract 9666.02).
| Tract 966108085966100 | 2,573±300 | $46,316 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9662.0108085966201 | 2,520±342 | $67,470 |
| Tract 9662.0208085966202 | 4,572±552 | $75,711 |
| Tract 9663.0108085966301 | 2,401±302 | $55,938 |
| Tract 9663.0208085966302 | 3,830±663 | $78,387 |
| Tract 9664.0108085966401 | 1,810±473 | $39,135 |
| Tract 9664.0208085966402 | 4,902±561 | $80,473 |
| Tract 9665.0108085966501 | 3,007±298 | $84,156 |
| Tract 9665.0208085966502 | 4,559±494 | $86,424 |
| Tract 9665.0308085966503 | 3,608±486 | $63,694 |
| Tract 9666.0108085966601 | 5,497±796 | $73,047 |
| Tract 9666.0208085966602 | 4,528±422 | $95,188 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Montrose County compare with Colorado's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 17th of 64 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 20th of 64 |
| Residents per square mile | 26th of 64 |
| Median household income | 35th of 64 |
| Median home value | 33rd of 64 |
| Median gross rent | 29th of 63 |
| Poverty rate | 28th of 63 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40th of 64 |
| Median age | 19th 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
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Montrose 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.