Montezuma County, Colorado
CO · FIPS 08083 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 26,412 | — | #1,599 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $65,244 | -13.2% | #1,616 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.5 years | +14.4% | #823 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $331,400 | +17.6% | #485 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $942 | -19.0% | #1,209 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.3% | +5.2% | #1,592 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Montezuma County has a population of 26,412, making it the #1,599 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.5 years, which is 14.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Montezuma County is $65,244, ranking #1,616 out of 3,222 counties — 13.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.3% and unemployment stands at 3.9%.
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The median home value in Montezuma County is $331,400 (+17.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $942/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.2%.
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88.9% of residents in Montezuma County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.0% below the national rate.
About Montezuma County, Colorado
Montezuma County, Colorado has a total population of 26,412, making it the 1,599th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Montezuma County is 44.5 years, which is 14.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Montezuma County is $65,244, which ranks #1,616 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 13.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9%.
The median home value in Montezuma County is $331,400, 17.6% above the national median. Renters in Montezuma County pay a median gross rent of $942 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Montezuma County, 31.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 7.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.7 min.
Montezuma County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 70.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (12.5%) and American Indian (non-Hispanic) (9.0%).
All data for Montezuma County, Colorado comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.