Montezuma County Demographics

A map of Montezuma County's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	18,629	18,035	70.5%	69.8%
Hispanic	3,302	3,109	12.5%	12.0%
Native American/Other	2,569	3,297	9.7%	12.8%
Multiracial	1,506	1,208	5.7%	4.7%
Asian	228	128	0.9%	0.5%
Black	178	72	0.7%	0.3%

Montezuma County, Colorado has an estimated population of 26,412, a slight increase from the 25,849 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.5% White, 12.5% Hispanic, 9.7% Native American/Other, 5.7% Multiracial, 0.9% Asian, and 0.7% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Montezuma County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Montezuma has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Colorado overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Montezuma County, that probability was 48.0% in 2020 and 47.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Montezuma County is ranked the 22nd most populous county in Colorado, out of 64 counties. Montezuma County was ranked the 22nd most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Montezuma County's White Population

18,629 residents of Montezuma County, or 70.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Montezuma County is higher than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Montezuma County ranks 42nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 64 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Montezuma County's White population has grown by an estimated 3.3%. White residents' share of Montezuma County's population has increased from 69.8% to 70.5%.

Montezuma County is more White than neighboring San Juan County (36.2% White). Montezuma County is less White than neighboring Dolores County (82.7% White), San Miguel County (84% White), La Plata County (76.1% White), and San Juan County (76.2% White).

Montezuma County's Black Population

178 residents of Montezuma County, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Montezuma County is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Montezuma County ranks 53rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 64 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Montezuma County's Black population has grown by an estimated 147.2%. Black residents' share of Montezuma County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Montezuma County is more Black than neighboring Dolores County (0% Black), La Plata County (0.2% Black), San Juan County (0.6% Black), and San Juan County (0% Black). Montezuma County is less Black than neighboring San Miguel County (1% Black).

Montezuma County's Asian Population

228 residents of Montezuma County, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Montezuma County is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Montezuma County ranks 46th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 64 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Montezuma County's Asian population has grown by an estimated 78.1%. Asian residents' share of Montezuma County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Montezuma County is more Asian than neighboring Dolores County (0% Asian), San Miguel County (0.6% Asian), La Plata County (0.8% Asian), San Juan County (0.8% Asian), and San Juan County (0% Asian).

Montezuma County's Hispanic Population

3,302 residents of Montezuma County, or 12.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Montezuma County is lower than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Montezuma County ranks 41st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 64 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Montezuma County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 6.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Montezuma County's population has increased from 12.0% to 12.5%.

Montezuma County is more Hispanic than neighboring Dolores County (9.9% Hispanic), and San Miguel County (11.7% Hispanic). Montezuma County is less Hispanic than neighboring La Plata County (12.9% Hispanic), San Juan County (19.8% Hispanic), and San Juan County (18.2% Hispanic).

Montezuma County's Native American/Other Population

2,569 residents of Montezuma County, or 9.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Montezuma County is higher than in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Montezuma County ranks 1st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 64 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Montezuma County's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 22.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Montezuma County's population has decreased from 12.8% to 9.7%.

Montezuma County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dolores County (2.8% Native American/Other), San Miguel County (0.2% Native American/Other), La Plata County (5.8% Native American/Other), and San Juan County (1% Native American/Other). Montezuma County is less Native American/Other than neighboring San Juan County (38.6% Native American/Other).

Montezuma County's Multiracial Population

1,506 residents of Montezuma County, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Montezuma County is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Montezuma County ranks 13th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 64 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Montezuma County's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 24.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Montezuma County's population has increased from 4.7% to 5.7%.

Montezuma County is more Multiracial than neighboring Dolores County (4.5% Multiracial), San Miguel County (2.5% Multiracial), La Plata County (4.3% Multiracial), San Juan County (4% Multiracial), and San Juan County (4.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.