Montrose County, Colorado Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Montrose County is located in Colorado with a total population of 43,272. It is the 17th most populous county out of 64 in Colorado.

Age Demographics

The median age in Montrose County is 45.7 years. This is 22% higher than the state median of 37.5 years. 10.4% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Montrose County is $66,072. This is 29% lower than the state median of $92,470. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 16% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.9%. This is 27% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 4.2%. This is 6% lower than the state rate of 4.5%. The median home value is $357,900. Housing costs are 29% lower than the state median of $502,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.4x. 74.7% 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 Montrose County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 74.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 21.3%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 3.2%.

Education

28.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 37% 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%.