Montrose, CO Demographics

A map of Montrose's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	15,649	14,613	74.4%	72.0%
Hispanic	4,529	4,491	21.5%	22.1%
Multiracial	484	632	2.3%	3.1%
Asian	181	229	0.9%	1.1%
Black	102	104	0.5%	0.5%
Native American/Other	99	222	0.5%	1.1%

Montrose, Colorado has an estimated population of 21,044, an increase from the 20,291 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.4% White, 21.5% Hispanic, 2.3% Multiracial, 0.9% Asian, 0.5% Black, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Montrose, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Montrose has become 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 Montrose, that probability was 43.1% in 2020 and 40.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Montrose is ranked the 37th most populous place in Colorado, out of 482 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Montrose was ranked the 40th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Montrose's White Population

15,649 residents of Montrose, or 74.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Montrose is higher than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Montrose ranks 317th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montrose's White population has grown by an estimated 7.1%. White residents' share of Montrose's population has increased from 72.0% to 74.4%.

Montrose is more White than neighboring Olathe (42.5% White). Montrose is less White than neighboring Colona (100% White), Loghill Village (92.4% White), Lazear (94.4% White), and Ridgway (86.8% White).

Montrose's Black Population

102 residents of Montrose, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Montrose is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Montrose ranks 227th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montrose's Black population has declined by an estimated 1.9%. Black residents' share of Montrose's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Montrose is more Black than neighboring Colona (0% Black), Olathe (0% Black), Loghill Village (0% Black), and Lazear (0% Black). Montrose is less Black than neighboring Ridgway (0.9% Black).

Montrose's Asian Population

181 residents of Montrose, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Montrose is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Montrose ranks 165th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montrose's Asian population has declined by an estimated 21.0%. Asian residents' share of Montrose's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Montrose is more Asian than neighboring Colona (0% Asian), Olathe (0% Asian), Loghill Village (0% Asian), Lazear (0% Asian), and Ridgway (0.6% Asian).

Montrose's Hispanic Population

4,529 residents of Montrose, or 21.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Montrose is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Montrose ranks 140th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montrose's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Montrose's population has decreased from 22.1% to 21.5%.

Montrose is more Hispanic than neighboring Colona (0% Hispanic), Loghill Village (2.3% Hispanic), Lazear (4.6% Hispanic), and Ridgway (7.8% Hispanic). Montrose is less Hispanic than neighboring Olathe (52% Hispanic).

Montrose's Native American/Other Population

99 residents of Montrose, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Montrose is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Montrose ranks 212th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montrose's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 55.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Montrose's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.5%.

Montrose is more Native American/Other than neighboring Colona (0% Native American/Other), Olathe (0% Native American/Other), Lazear (0% Native American/Other), and Ridgway (0% Native American/Other). Montrose is less Native American/Other than neighboring Loghill Village (1.3% Native American/Other).

Montrose's Multiracial Population

484 residents of Montrose, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Montrose is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Montrose ranks 333rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montrose's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 23.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Montrose's population has decreased from 3.1% to 2.3%.

Montrose is more Multiracial than neighboring Colona (0% Multiracial), and Lazear (1% Multiracial). Montrose is less Multiracial than neighboring Olathe (5.5% Multiracial), Loghill Village (4% Multiracial), and Ridgway (3.8% 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.