Census ACS · #683 μSA
Montrose Metro Area
The Montrose, Co Micropolitan Statistical Area has 43,272 residents. The median household income is $66,072 and the median home value is $357,900.
43,272
Population
19
People / sq mi
$66,072
Median Income
$357,900
Median Home Value
The Montrose CBSA covers 2,241 sq mi of land at 19.3 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 81.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.3% |
| Asian | 0.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.5% |
Economy & Income
$66,072
Median Household Income
$36,936
Per Capita Income
8.2%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment
Housing
$357,900
Median Home Value
$1,120
Median Rent
74.6%
Homeownership
Education
91.0%
High School+
28.3%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.1%
Drive Alone
10.5%
Work From Home
21.3 min
Avg Commute
44.1%
Foreign Born
Montrose spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Montrose, Co Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 43,272 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #683 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Montrose metro area is $66,072, with a per capita income of $36,936.
The Montrose, Co CBSA spans the state of Colorado.
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Data for the Montrose, Co CBSA (33940) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Montrose stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most sparsely settled of US metro areas, at roughly 19 people per square mile. With 43,272 residents, Montrose is a metro area in CO.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $66,072 — below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 8.2%, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $357,900, with typical rent around $1,120.
28.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.