Montezuma County, Colorado Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Montezuma County is located in Colorado with a total population of 26,204. It is the 22nd most populous county out of 64 in Colorado.

Age Demographics

The median age in Montezuma County is 44.5 years. This is 19% higher than the state median of 37.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Montezuma County is $63,005. This is 32% lower than the state median of $92,470. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 20% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.2%. This is 41% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. The median home value is $308,100. Housing costs are 39% lower than the state median of $502,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.9x. 74.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 66.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Montezuma County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 71.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 12.4%. The Black or African American population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 3.2%.

Education

30.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 31% lower than the state rate of 44.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.0%.