Montrose County, Colorado
CO · FIPS 08085 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 43,807 | — | #1,121 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $72,120 | -4.0% | #1,039 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 46.1 years | +18.5% | #572 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $388,400 | +37.8% | #322 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,188 | +2.1% | #555 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.5% | -8.6% | #1,138 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Montrose County has a population of 43,807, making it the #1,121 most populous county in the US. The median age is 46.1 years, which is 18.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Montrose County is $72,120, ranking #1,039 out of 3,222 counties — 4.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.5% and unemployment stands at 4.4%.
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The median home value in Montrose County is $388,400 (+37.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,188/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.4%.
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86.7% of residents in Montrose County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.4% below the national rate.
About Montrose County, Colorado
Montrose County, Colorado has a total population of 43,807, making it the 1,121st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Montrose County is 46.1 years, which is 18.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Montrose County is $72,120, which ranks #1,039 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 4.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4%.
The median home value in Montrose County is $388,400, 37.8% above the national median. Renters in Montrose County pay a median gross rent of $1,188 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Montrose County, 28.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 14.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 86.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.4 min.
Montrose County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 73.1% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (21.5%) and Two or More Races (3.7%).
All data for Montrose 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.