Montrose town, Georgia Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Montrose town is a small community located in Georgia. The total population is 291. It ranks as the 564th most populous out of 670 cities and towns in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Montrose town is 44.8 years. This is 20% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Montrose town is $67,292. This is 10% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 14% lower. The poverty rate stands at 7.2%. This is 46% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. The unemployment rate is 9.5%. This is 85% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. 88.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 35% higher than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Montrose town is White (non-Hispanic), making up 72.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 25.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 10.7%.

Education

18.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 45% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Montrose town, Georgia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Georgia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 670 Census-designated places in Georgia. For official data, visit data.census.gov.