Montrose County Summary

Life in Montrose County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Montrose 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 Montrose County:

  • The population in Montrose County is 42,823.

  • The median home value in Montrose County is $411,022.

  • The median income in Montrose County is $62,817.

  • The median rent in Montrose County is $1,061.

  • The unemployment rate in Montrose County is 4.3%.

  • The poverty rate in Montrose County is 11.6%.

  • The average high in Montrose County is 64.8° and there are 18.2 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Montrose County

List Of Cities & Towns in Montrose County

Montrose, CO Population 20,394

Olathe, CO Population 1,901

Nucla, CO Population 634

Naturita, CO Population 479

Redvale, CO Population 349

Map Of Montrose County

Montrose County, CO Weather

  • The average high in Montrose County is 64.8°.

  • There are 78.39 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 18.2 inches of rain each year with 22.1 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 6:48 hours of sun each day in Montrose County.

StatMontrose County
Mean High64.8
Nice Days78.39
Rainfall18.2
Snowfall22.1
Sunny_hours6:48
64.8°
Average High
18.2
Inches of Rain

Montrose County Photos

Montrosemain
Source: Wikipedia User Felipecbg at English Wiki | GFDL

Montrose County Demographics

Population over time in Montrose County

The current population in Montrose County is 42,823. The population has increased 1.5% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 42,328 0.1%
2021 42,280 1.4%
2020 41,686 -

Gender in Montrose County

  • Montrose County is 50.0% female with 21,431 female residents.

  • Montrose County is 50.0% male with 21,392 male residents.

Female
50.0% (21,431)
Male
50.0% (21,392)
Gender Montrose County CO USA
Female 50.0% 49.3% 50.4%
Male 50.0% 50.7% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Montrose County

Montrose County is:

  • 74.8% White with 32,013 White residents.

  • 0.4% African American with 157 African American residents.

  • 0.9% American Indian with 397 American Indian residents.

  • 0.5% Asian with 225 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 5 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 96 Other residents.

  • 2.3% Two Or More with 1,000 Two Or More residents.

  • 20.9% Hispanic with 8,930 Hispanic residents.

White
74.8% (32,013)
African American
0.4% (157)
American Indian
0.9% (397)
Asian
0.5% (225)
Hawaiian
0.0% (5)
Other
0.2% (96)
Two Or More
2.3% (1,000)
Hispanic
20.9% (8,930)

Table: Montrose County By Race

Race Montrose County CO USA
White 74.8% 66.2% 58.9%
African American 0.4% 3.8% 12.1%
American Indian 0.9% 0.4% 0.6%
Asian 0.5% 3.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.3% 3.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 20.9% 22.1% 18.7%

Household Income For Montrose County, Colorado

  • 4.8% of households in Montrose County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.7% of households in Montrose County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.3% of households in Montrose County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.9% of households in Montrose County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.7% of households in Montrose County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.3% of households in Montrose County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 15.1% of households in Montrose County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.1% of households in Montrose County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.3% of households in Montrose County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 6.8% of households in Montrose County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.8% (2,042)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.7% (1,590)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.3% (4,002)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.9% (4,236)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.7% (5,447)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.3% (7,397)
$75,000 to $99,999
15.1% (6,445)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.1% (6,455)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.3% (2,276)
$200,000 or more
6.8% (2,927)
Income Montrose County CO USA
Less than $10,000 4.8% 3.9% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.7% 2.7% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.3% 5.4% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.9% 5.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.7% 9.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.3% 15.6% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 15.1% 13.2% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.1% 19.2% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.3% 10.8% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 6.8% 13.9% 11.4%

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

  • 7.0% of adults in Montrose County completed < 9th grade.

  • 5.0% of adults in Montrose County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 33.0% of adults in Montrose County completed high school / ged.

  • 22.0% of adults in Montrose County completed some college.

  • 6.0% of adults in Montrose County completed associate's degree.

  • 19.0% of adults in Montrose County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 6.0% of adults in Montrose County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Montrose County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Montrose County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
6% (2,997)
9-12th Grade
5% (2,141)
High School / GED
33% (14,131)
Some College
22% (9,421)
Associate's Degree
6% (2,569)
Bachelor's Degree
19% (8,136)
Master's Degree
6% (2,569)
Professional Degree
1% (428)
Doctorate Degree
1% (428)
Education Montrose County CO USA
< 9th Grade 6% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 5% 4% 6%
High School / GED 33% 20% 26%
Some College 22% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 6% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 19% 27% 21%
Master's Degree 6% 12% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 3% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 2%

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