Montross, Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 375, Montross'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

Montross is a small community located in Virginia, within Westmoreland County. The total population is 375. It ranks as the 513th most populous out of 681 Census-designated places in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Montross is 46.2 years. This is 18% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. Only 13.6% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 12.3% 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 Montross is $71,563. This is 23% lower than the state median of $93,170. It is also 11% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.5%. This is 14% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 1.9%. This is 56% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $248,400. Housing costs are 35% lower than the state median of $383,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 69.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Montross is White (non-Hispanic), making up 71.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 9.9%.

Education

30.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 28% lower than the state rate of 42.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.6%. Notably, 19.2% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Montross, Virginia 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 Virginia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 681 Census-designated places in Virginia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.