South Montrose, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 199, South Montrose'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

South Montrose is a small community located in Pennsylvania. The total population is 199. It ranks as the 1720th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in South Montrose is 57.8 years. This is 41% higher than the state median of 40.9 years. Only 2.5% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 38.7% 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 South Montrose is $56,167. This is 28% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 30% lower than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in South Montrose. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in South Montrose, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 93.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 34% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in South Montrose is White (non-Hispanic), making up 51.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 16.1%. The Black or African American population (4.0%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (16.1% vs 8.7%).

Education

3.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 89% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for South Montrose, Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.