Montrose, West Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 295, 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

Montrose is a small community located in West Virginia, within Randolph County. The total population is 295. It ranks as the 293rd most populous out of 429 Census-designated places in West Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Montrose is 23.4 years. This is 45% lower than the state median of 42.7 years. With 42.4% of the population under 18, Montrose has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Montrose is $98,250. This is 65% higher than the state median of $59,608. It is also 22% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 1.7%. This is 90% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.7%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Montrose, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $190,300. Housing costs are 17% higher than the state median of $162,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Montrose is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Montrose was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

22.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 9% lower than the state rate of 24.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Montrose, West 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 West Virginia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 429 Census-designated places in West Virginia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.