Montrose County, Colorado Demographics 2026

Name: Montrose County, Colorado Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Montrose County, Colorado has a population of 43,807, the 17th most populous county in Colorado. The median household income is $72,120 and the median home value is $388,400. The poverty rate is 11.5%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Montrose County Quick Facts

Population 43,807

Median Household Income $72,120

Median Home Value $388,400

Poverty Rate 11.5%

Unemployment Rate 4.4%

Median Age 46.1 years

Homeownership Rate 75.4%

Affordability Ratio 5.4x

Bachelor's Degree+ 28.7%

High School Graduation 91.5%

Cities/Places 5

Population 43,807 17th of 64

Median Income $72,120 24% lower than state

Poverty Rate 11.5%

Unemployment 4.4%

How Montrose County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	43,272	43,807	+1.2%
Median household income	$66,072	$72,120	+9.2%
Median home value	$357,900	$388,400	+8.5%

Median Household Income

Montrose

$72,120

$95,470

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Montrose

$388,400

$539,400

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.6%

$25K-$50K 19.3%

$50K-$100K 32.2%

$100K+ 31.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.0%

$10K-$15K

3.8%

$15K-$20K

3.8%

$20K-$25K

5.0%

$25K-$30K

4.0%

$30K-$35K

4.0%

$35K-$40K

4.0%

$40K-$45K

3.5%

$45K-$50K

3.8%

$50K-$60K

7.3%

$60K-$75K

9.5%

$75K-$100K

15.5%

$100K-$125K

10.3%

$125K-$150K

7.1%

$150K-$200K

6.5%

$200K+

8.0%

Employment

4.4% Unemployment Rate State: 4.6%|National: 5.2%

57.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 75.4%

Renter 24.6%

Affordability Index Expensive

5.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,188/mo 19.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.0%

18-34

16.6%

35-54

23.4%

55-74

29.0%

75+

11.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 52 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Montrose County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Montrose	21,044	$70,386	11.6%	$387,900
Olathe	1,793	$55,767	25.5%	$245,600
Nucla	598	$42,857	8.0%	$141,100
Naturita	589	$27,917	26.0%	$158,400
Redvale	389	$56,833	3.0%	$256,000

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Population Overview

Montrose County is located in Colorado with a total population of 43,807. It is the 17th most populous county out of 64 in Colorado. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Montrose County is 46.1 years. This is 22% higher than the state median of 37.7 years. 11.0% 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 $72,120. This is 24% lower than the state median of $95,470. It is also 11% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.5%. This is 22% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 4.4%. This is 5% lower than the state rate of 4.6%. The median home value is $388,400. Housing costs are 28% lower than the state median of $539,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.4x. 75.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 66.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Montrose County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 73.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 21.5%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 3.2%.

Education

28.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 37% lower than the state rate of 45.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Montrose County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Colorado and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Montrose County, Colorado?

Montrose County has a population of 43,807, making it the 17th most populous county in Colorado.

What is the median income in Montrose County?

The median household income in Montrose County is $72,120 with a poverty rate of 11.5%.

How many cities are in Montrose County, Colorado?

Montrose County contains 5 Census-designated places.