Montrose County, CO Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Montrose County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 44,044 | 5,847,426 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 19.6 | 56.2 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.82% | 1.14% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 46.3 | 35.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 17,529 | 2,319,504 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Montrose County grew by 10.1% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 43,272 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Montrose County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Montrose County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $66,142 | $93,055 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.94% | 5.76% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2% | 4.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Montrose County is about 29% lower than in Colorado.
Housing
| Metric | Montrose County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $79,803 | $480,058 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,120 | $1,692 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 74.6% | 66.3% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Montrose County is about 5.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,120 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Montrose 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 127 hours, about 5.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Montrose County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 15.3 | 22.2 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 30.5 | 44.3 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 127 | 185 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,941 | $5,727 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 10.5% | 18.8% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,406 | 8,183 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 662 | 1,277 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Colorado:
Hinsdale County (6.4 min), Rio Blanco County (7.7 min), Prowers County (8.0 min).
Slowest:
Park County (42.2 min), Elbert County (42.2 min), Custer County (30.9 min).
The average commute time in Montrose County is 15 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
Montrose County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Montrose County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.9% | 40.2% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.43 | 2.45 | 2.54 |
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
Montrose County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Montrose County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.4 | 80.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 14.5% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 17.0% | 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).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Montrose County, Colorado.
What is the population of Montrose County, Colorado?
The population of Montrose County, Colorado is 44,044, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Montrose County, Colorado?
The population density of Montrose County, Colorado is 19.6 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Montrose County, Colorado?
The median household income in Montrose County, Colorado is $66,142, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Montrose County, Colorado?
The median home price in Montrose County, Colorado is $79,803, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Montrose County, Colorado?
The unemployment rate in Montrose County, Colorado is 4.2%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.