Montrose County, CO

County

Cities in Montrose County

Neighborhoods in Montrose County

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Montrose

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

28.7%

Households with Children

24.9%

School Enrollment K-12

4,366

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.6%
School Age (5-17): 15.4%
Young Adults (18-34): 16.6%
Working Age (35-54): 23.4%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 14.0%
Seniors (65+): 26.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 8.4%
High School / GED: 32.1%
Some College or Associate's: 30.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 28.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 16.6%
Single Parents: 8.3%
Couples & Adults: 41.1%
Living Alone: 34.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 73.1%
Hispanic or Latino: 21.5%
Asian: 0.5%
Black or African American: 0.4%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.5%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 75.2%
Puerto Rican: 1.1%
Cuban: 0.3%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 2.8%
South American: 3.6%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 17.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 39.3%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 60.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 46.6%
Born in Other U.S. State: 46.3%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.1%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 4.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 85.2%
Spanish: 13.0%
European & Indo-European: 1.2%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.6%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.9%
Elementary (1-4): 5.5%
Middle School (5-8): 4.1%
High School (9-12): 5.0%
College / Graduate: 3.0%
Not Enrolled: 80.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources