Montezuma, Colorado Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 120, Montezuma's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Montezuma is a small community located in Colorado, within Summit County. The total population is 120. It ranks as the 404th most populous out of 472 Census-designated places in Colorado.

Age Demographics

The median age in Montezuma is 28.8 years. This is 24% lower than the state median of 37.7 years. With 33.3% of the population under 18, Montezuma has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Montezuma is $130,357. This is 37% higher than the state median of $95,470. It is also 61% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 1.7%. This is 82% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 19.2%. This is 315% higher than the state rate of 4.6%. The median home value is $854,200. Housing costs are 58% higher than the state median of $539,400. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.6x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 72.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 66.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Montezuma has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 99.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (99.2% vs 64.8%). The Hispanic or Latino population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 22.5%.

Education

54.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 20% higher than the state rate of 45.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample. Notably, 18.8% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Montezuma, Colorado is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Colorado state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 472 Census-designated places in Colorado. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.