Montezuma County, Colorado Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Montezuma County, CO Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around averageLess healthy than 74% of counties in Colorado
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C
Income Below averageLess wealthy than 73% of counties in Colorado
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C
Education Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Montezuma County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,412 | 5,842,429 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 12.9 | 56.1 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.20% | 1.09% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 43.4 | 35.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 11,269 | 2,364,171 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Montezuma County grew by 5.6% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 26,412 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Montezuma County is Boomers, aged 61–79, at 23.3% of residents. That is 8.1 points above Colorado as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 4,471 16.9% -5.6 pts
- Millennials 29–44 5,032 19.1% -5.2 pts
- Gen X 45–60 5,450 20.6% +0.8 pts
- Boomers 61–79 6,154 23.3% +8.1 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Colorado, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.1% of the people living in Montezuma County and men 49.9%.
- Women 50.1% Colorado 49.4%
- Men 49.9% Colorado 50.6%
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Economy
Montezuma County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Montezuma County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,016 | $95,803 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.74% | 5.41% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Montezuma County is about 32% lower than in Colorado.
Housing
| Metric | Montezuma County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $275,000 | $484,034 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $942 | $1,761 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 76.2% | 66.2% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Montezuma County is about 24.3 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $942 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Montezuma County spend about 31 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 130 hours, about 5.4 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Montezuma County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 15.6 | 22.0 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 31.2 | 44.1 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 130 | 184 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,036 | $5,694 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 10.4% | 21.0% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,523 | 8,183 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 218 | 1,277 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Colorado:
Hinsdale County (6.6 min), Prowers County (7.6 min), Cheyenne County (7.7 min).
Slowest:
Park County (42.5 min), Elbert County (41.5 min), Teller County (31.3 min).
The average commute time in Montezuma County is 16 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Colorado.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Montezuma County has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Montezuma County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.0% | 40.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.31 | 2.42 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Colorado:
Boulder County (0.5), Douglas County (0.4), Broomfield County (0.4).
Lowest:
Crowley County (0.2), Bent County (0.2), Lincoln County (0.2).
Health
Montezuma County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Montezuma County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.8 | 80.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 16.0% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 20.5% | 16.1% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Colorado:
Douglas County (0.9), Boulder County (0.8), Broomfield County (0.8).
Lowest:
Costilla County (0.8), Otero County (0.8), Bent County (0.8).
Montezuma County, CO Compared With Nearby Counties
How Montezuma County, CO compares with the 2 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montezuma County, CO | 26,412 | $65,016 #2/3 | $275,000 #2/3 | 15.6 min #1/3 |
| La Plata County, CO | 56,331 | $85,775 | $636,797 | 18.2 min |
| San Juan County, NM | 121,321 | $56,522 | $151,599 | 20.3 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Montezuma County, Colorado.
How many people live in Montezuma County, Colorado?
About 26,412 people live in Montezuma County, Colorado, in 11,269 households of 2.3 people on average. The median age is 43.4, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 6 years.
Is Montezuma County, Colorado urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Montezuma County, Colorado has 13 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 15% of the U.S. average of 86.
Is Montezuma County, Colorado an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 4.2 times the median household income ($275,000 against $65,016), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $942 a month takes about 17% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Montezuma County, Colorado?
Unemployment in Montezuma County, Colorado is only 3.9%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
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