Montrose, Colorado Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Montrose, Colorado is 20,703 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 38th-largest city in Colorado. The median household income is $63,177, the median home value is $359,000, and the median age is 45.9.
The population has grown 13.6% since 2010 (19,062 → 21,646).
20,703
Population
1096
People / sq mi
$63,177
Median Income
$359,000
Median Home Value
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Montrose covers 18.9 sq mi of land at 1096 people per square mile.
About Montrose, CO
Age is the most distinctive thing about Montrose: a median age of 45.9, older than the national median. Montrose is a city in Colorado with a population of 20,703. It ranks #38 among cities in Colorado by population.
Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $63,177, below the US median of $78,538. About 8.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $359,000, with typical rent around $1,117.
Roughly 33.6% of adults have a bachelor’s, near the national 35.0%. About 10.3% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 21 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Montrose — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Montrose city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Montrose city had a population of 19,062 in 2010 and 21,646 in 2024, a 13.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 21,646 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.92%.
21,646
Population (2024)
19,062
Population (2010)
21,646
Peak (2024)
0.92%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 19,062 |
| 2011 | 18,981 |
| 2012 | 18,833 |
| 2013 | 18,774 |
| 2014 | 18,763 |
| 2015 | 18,740 |
| 2016 | 18,983 |
| 2017 | 19,258 |
| 2018 | 19,466 |
| 2019 | 19,782 |
| 2020 | 20,384 |
| 2021 | 20,716 |
| 2022 | 21,035 |
| 2023 | 21,394 |
| 2024 | 21,646 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 82.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.2% |
| Asian | 0.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$63,177
Median Household Income
$37,439
Per Capita Income
8.7%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$359,000
Median Home Value
$1,117
Median Rent
69.8%
Owner-Occupied
Education
91.6%
High School+
33.6%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.0%
Drive Alone
77.0%
Public Transit
10.3%
Work From Home
21.1 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
46.0%
Foreign Born
86.3%
Non-English at Home
7.7%
Veterans
12.6%
With Disability
88.8%
Health Insurance
91.2%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 24.5% |
| Construction | 11.9% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 9.8% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 7.7% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.4% |
| Manufacturing | 6.1% |
| Retail Trade | 4.8% |
| Information | 4.2% |
| Public Administration | 3.3% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 2.2% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Montrose, Colorado has a population of 20,703 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 38th-largest city in Colorado.
The median household income in Montrose, Colorado is $63,177, with 8.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Montrose, Colorado is $359,000, with median monthly rent at $1,117 and a homeownership rate of 69.8%.
The median age in Montrose, Colorado is 45.9 years. The population is 46.8% male and 53.2% female.
The population has grown 13.6% since 2010 (19,062 → 21,646).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.