Unified School District · CO
Montezuma-Cortez School District Re-1
Montezuma-Cortez School District Re-1 is a unified school district in Colorado with a community population of 18,071. The median household income is $61,600 and the median age is 41.7.
18,071
Population
14
People / sq mi
$61,600
Median Income
41.7
Median Age
Montezuma-Cortez School District Re-1 covers 1,307 sq mi of land at 13.8 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 71.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 47.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$61,600
Median Household Income
$34,656
Per Capita Income
7.8%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment
Housing
$294,200
Median Home Value
$942
Median Rent
75.8%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
89.4%
High School+
26.7%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Montezuma-Cortez School District Re-1 serves a community with a population of 18,071 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Colorado.
The median household income in Montezuma-Cortez School District Re-1 is $61,600, with a per capita income of $34,656. The poverty rate is 7.8%.
Montezuma-Cortez School District Re-1 is 71.3% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 47.6% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Montezuma-Cortez School District Re-1, 89.4% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Montezuma-Cortez School District Re-1 is $294,200, with a median rent of $942. The homeownership rate is 75.8%.
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Data for Montezuma-Cortez School District Re-1 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 0803090).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.