Montrose, IA Demographics

A map of Montrose's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	701	703	94.2%	95.3%
Multiracial	28	22	3.8%	3.0%
Black	7	1	0.9%	0.1%
Asian	5	1	0.7%	0.1%
Hispanic	3	9	0.4%	1.2%
Native American/Other	0	2	0.0%	0.3%

Montrose, Iowa has an estimated population of 744, a less than 1% change from the 738 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.2% White, 3.8% Multiracial, 0.9% Black, 0.7% Asian, 0.4% Hispanic, and 0.0% 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Iowa 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 9.2% in 2020 and 11.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Montrose is ranked the 372nd most populous place in Iowa, out of 1,026 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 364th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Montrose's White Population

701 residents of Montrose, or 94.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Montrose is considerably higher than in Iowa overall, where 82.3% of the population is White. Montrose ranks 264th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montrose's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Montrose's population has decreased from 95.3% to 94.2%.

Montrose is more White than neighboring Fort Madison (87.9% White), and Keokuk (86.2% White). Montrose is less White than neighboring Nauvoo (96.5% White), Sandusky (96.3% White), and Mooar (95.8% White).

Montrose's Black Population

7 residents of Montrose, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Montrose is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Montrose ranks 571st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montrose's Black population has grown by an estimated 600.0%. Black residents' share of Montrose's population has increased from 0.1% to 0.9%.

Montrose is more Black than neighboring Sandusky (0% Black), and Mooar (0% Black). Montrose is less Black than neighboring Fort Madison (3.5% Black), and Keokuk (3.2% Black).

Montrose's Asian Population

5 residents of Montrose, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Montrose is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Montrose ranks 505th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montrose's Asian population has grown by an estimated 400.0%. Asian residents' share of Montrose's population has increased from 0.1% to 0.7%.

Montrose is more Asian than neighboring Nauvoo (0.5% Asian), Sandusky (0% Asian), Mooar (0% Asian), Fort Madison (0.6% Asian), and Keokuk (0.4% Asian).

Montrose's Hispanic Population

3 residents of Montrose, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Montrose is lower than in Iowa overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Montrose ranks 794th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montrose's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Montrose's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.4%.

Montrose is more Hispanic than neighboring Sandusky (0% Hispanic), and Mooar (0% Hispanic). Montrose is less Hispanic than neighboring Nauvoo (2% Hispanic), Fort Madison (4.8% Hispanic), and Keokuk (5.3% Hispanic).

Montrose's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Montrose, or 0.0% 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 Iowa overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Montrose ranks 507th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montrose's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Montrose's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Montrose is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sandusky (3.1% Native American/Other), Fort Madison (0.3% Native American/Other), and Keokuk (0.2% Native American/Other).

Montrose's Multiracial Population

28 residents of Montrose, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Montrose is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Montrose ranks 425th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montrose's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 27.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Montrose's population has increased from 3.0% to 3.8%.

Montrose is more Multiracial than neighboring Nauvoo (0.1% Multiracial), Sandusky (0.6% Multiracial), and Fort Madison (3% Multiracial). Montrose is less Multiracial than neighboring Mooar (4.2% Multiracial), and Keokuk (4.8% 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.