Montrose County, Colorado Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 17th-largest in Colorado
The population of Montrose County, Colorado is 43,272 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 17th-largest county in Colorado. The median household income is $66,072, the median home value is $357,900, and the median age is 45.7.
The population of Montrose County has grown 8.8% since 2010 (41,182 → 44,806), a +0.60% annualized rate.
43,272
Population
+0.60%
Annual growth
19
People / sq mi
$66,072
Median Income
$357,900
Median Home Value
Montrose County covers 2,241 sq mi of land at 19.3 people per square mile.
About Montrose County, CO
Housing cost is the defining feature of Montrose County: the median home is valued at $357,900. With 43,272 residents, Montrose County is a county in Colorado. It ranks #17 among counties in Colorado by population.
The typical household here earns about $66,072, below the US median of $78,538. About 8.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Housing is expensive: the median home is worth $357,900, with typical rent around $1,120.
Educational attainment is on the higher side for US counties — 28.3% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the higher side at 10.5%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 21 minutes each way.
High housing values reframe the income picture in Montrose County — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.
Montrose County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Montrose County had a population of 41,182 in 2010 and 44,806 in 2024, a 8.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 44,806 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.61%.
44,806
Population (2024)
41,182
Population (2010)
44,806
Peak (2024)
0.61%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 41,182 |
| 2011 | 40,980 |
| 2012 | 40,675 |
| 2013 | 40,584 |
| 2014 | 40,622 |
| 2015 | 40,609 |
| 2016 | 41,183 |
| 2017 | 41,795 |
| 2018 | 42,309 |
| 2019 | 42,791 |
| 2020 | 42,820 |
| 2021 | 43,243 |
| 2022 | 43,845 |
| 2023 | 44,319 |
| 2024 | 44,806 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 81.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.3% |
| Asian | 0.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
45.7
Median Age
50.1%
Female
49.9%
Male
25.3%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 16.8% · Seniors (65+): 25.3%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $66,072$-26,398 vs state |
| Mean household income | $86,915 |
| Per-capita income | $36,936 |
| Poverty rate | 8.2%+2.3% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.4% |
| Employment-to-population | 53.1% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Montrose County is professional & business services, accounting for 22.2% of workers.
How residents commute
0.1%
Drive alone
2.9%
Carpool
77.4%
Public transit
10.5%
Work from home
21.3 min
Avg commute
Housing
$357,900$-144,300 vs state
Median home value
$1,120
Median rent
74.6%
Homeownership rate
19,429
Total housing units
90.2%
Occupied
9.8%
Vacant
25.4%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
87.1%
With health insurance
90.8%
With broadband internet
44.1%
Foreign-born
8.7%
Veterans (18+)
12.8%
With a disability
84.2%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
91.0%
High School+
28.3%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Montrose County, Colorado has a population of 43,272 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 17th-largest county in Colorado. Population density is 19 people per square mile.
The population of Montrose County has grown 8.8% since 2010 (41,182 → 44,806), a +0.60% annualized rate.
The median household income in Montrose County, Colorado is $66,072, with mean (average) household income of $86,915 and per-capita income of $36,936. 8.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Montrose County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (81.4%), Hispanic or Latino (2.5%), Black or African American (0.3%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Montrose County, Colorado is 45.7 years. Residents are 50.1% female and 49.9% male.
The median home value in Montrose County is $357,900 and median monthly rent is $1,120. 74.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 19,429 total housing units, 9.8% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Montrose County, Colorado is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 22.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.4%.
Denver is among the largest cities associated with Montrose County, Colorado, with a population of 713,734.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.