2023 ACS Census Data · Population 43,272
Montrose County is a small county in Colorado with a population of 43,272. The median household income is $66,072, near the national median. The poverty rate is 11.9%, median home value is $357,900, and 28.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
43,272
2023 estimate
Rank #1138 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$66,072
Household
Rank #1348 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$357,900
Owner-occupied
Rank #317 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
28.3%
Adults 25+
Rank #838 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.1%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
6.7%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
15.8%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
6.9%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
12% below Colorado avg·2% above national avg
Poverty Rate
1% above Colorado avg·21% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
10% below Colorado avg·4% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$36,936
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
11.9%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
55.5%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
10% below Colorado avg·71% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
11% below Colorado avg·21% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
4% above Colorado avg·2% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
5% above Colorado avg·17% below national avg
Housing Units
19,429
Households
17,529
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.4
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,547
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
84.9%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
21 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
22% below Colorado avg·17% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
1% below Colorado avg·3% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
7.3%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
17.2%
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