Living In Montezuma County, CO

Montezuma County Summary

Life in Montezuma County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Montezuma County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Montezuma County:

The population in Montezuma County is 26,204.
The median home value in Montezuma County is $409,512.
The median income in Montezuma County is $63,005.
The median rent in Montezuma County is $974.
The unemployment rate in Montezuma County is 4.5%.
The poverty rate in Montezuma County is 13.2%.
The average high in Montezuma County is 66.1° and there are 27.0 inches of rainfall annually.

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Cities & Towns in Montezuma County

List Of Cities & Towns in Montezuma County

Cortez, CO Population 8,898

Towaoc, CO Population 1,058

Mancos, CO Population 1,016

Dolores, CO Population 947

Lewis, CO Population 349

Map Of Montezuma County

Montezuma County, CO Weather

The average high in Montezuma County is 66.1°.
There are 78.45 nice days each year.
Expect an average of 27.0 inches of rain each year with 18.6 inches of snow.
There is an average of 7:32 hours of sun each day in Montezuma County.

Stat	Montezuma County
Mean High	66.1
Nice Days	78.45
Rainfall	27.0
Snowfall	18.6
Sunny Hours	7:32

66.1°
Average High

27.0
Inches of Rain

Montezuma County Photos

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Montezuma County Demographics

Population over time in Montezuma County

The current population in Montezuma County is 26,204. The population has decreased -0.4% from 2019.

Year	Population	% Change
2023	25,916	-1.3%
2022	26,266	0.9%
2021	26,031	-

Gender in Montezuma County

Montezuma County is 49.9% female with 13,063 female residents.
Montezuma County is 50.1% male with 13,141 male residents.

Female

49.9% (13,063)

Male

50.1% (13,141)

Gender	Montezuma County	CO	USA
Female	49.9%	49.4%	50.5%
Male	50.1%	50.6%	49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Montezuma County

Montezuma County is:

71.3% White with 18,687 White residents.
1.2% African American with 321 African American residents.
8.6% American Indian with 2,262 American Indian residents.
0.9% Asian with 240 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 135 Other residents.
5.0% Two Or More with 1,316 Two Or More residents.
12.4% Hispanic with 3,243 Hispanic residents.

White

71.3% (18,687)

African American

1.2% (321)

American Indian

8.6% (2,262)

Asian

0.9% (240)

Hawaiian

0.0% (0)

Other

0.5% (135)

Two Or More

5.0% (1,316)

Hispanic

12.4% (3,243)

Table: Montezuma County By Race

Race	Montezuma County	CO	USA
White	71.3%	65.7%	58.2%
African American	1.2%	3.8%	12.0%
American Indian	8.6%	0.4%	0.5%
Asian	0.9%	3.2%	5.7%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.1%	0.2%
Other	0.5%	0.4%	0.5%
Two Or More	5.0%	4.2%	3.9%
Hispanic	12.4%	22.2%	19.0%

Household Income For Montezuma County, Colorado

4.1% of households in Montezuma County earn Less than $10,000.
3.1% of households in Montezuma County earn $10,000 to $14,999.
10.2% of households in Montezuma County earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.3% of households in Montezuma County earn $25,000 to $34,999.
14.1% of households in Montezuma County earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.9% of households in Montezuma County earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.6% of households in Montezuma County earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.3% of households in Montezuma County earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.0% of households in Montezuma County earn $150,000 to $199,999.
6.4% of households in Montezuma County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000

4.1% (1,082)

$10,000 to $14,999

3.1% (823)

$15,000 to $24,999

10.2% (2,660)

$25,000 to $34,999

8.3% (2,167)

$35,000 to $49,999

14.1% (3,701)

$50,000 to $74,999

18.9% (4,957)

$75,000 to $99,999

13.6% (3,553)

$100,000 to $149,999

15.3% (4,016)

$150,000 to $199,999

6.0% (1,567)

$200,000 or more

6.4% (1,673)

Income	Montezuma County	CO	USA
Less than $10,000	4.1%	3.9%	4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999	3.1%	2.6%	3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999	10.2%	5.0%	6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999	8.3%	5.3%	6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999	14.1%	8.9%	10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999	18.9%	15.0%	15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999	13.6%	13.0%	12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999	15.3%	19.3%	17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999	6.0%	11.3%	9.3%
$200,000 or more	6.4%	15.8%	12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Montezuma County for adults over 25

2.0% of adults in Montezuma County completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Montezuma County completed 9-12th grade.
29.0% of adults in Montezuma County completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in Montezuma County completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Montezuma County completed associate's degree.
19.0% of adults in Montezuma County completed bachelor's degree.
9.0% of adults in Montezuma County completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Montezuma County completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Montezuma County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade

2% (524)

9-12th Grade

6% (1,572)

High School / GED

28% (7,599)

Some College

22% (5,764)

Associate's Degree

9% (2,358)

Bachelor's Degree

19% (4,978)

Master's Degree

9% (2,358)

Professional Degree

2% (524)

Doctorate Degree

2% (524)

Education	Montezuma County	CO	USA
< 9th Grade	2%	1%	5%
9-12th Grade	6%	4%	6%
High School / GED	28%	20%	26%
Some College	22%	20%	19%
Associate's Degree	9%	8%	9%
Bachelor's Degree	19%	28%	21%
Master's Degree	9%	13%	10%
Professional Degree	2%	3%	2%
Doctorate Degree	2%	2%	2%