Montrose, MI Demographics

A map of Montrose's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,708	1,502	84.3%	86.2%
Multiracial	169	114	8.3%	6.5%
Hispanic	109	74	5.4%	4.2%
Black	37	30	1.8%	1.7%
Native American/Other	4	18	0.2%	1.0%
Asian	0	5	0.0%	0.3%

Montrose, Michigan has an estimated population of 2,027, a large increase from the 1,743 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.3% White, 8.3% Multiracial, 5.4% Hispanic, 1.8% Black, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. 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 Michigan 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 25.1% in 2020 and 28.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Montrose is ranked the 305th most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 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 327th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Montrose's White Population

1,708 residents of Montrose, or 84.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Montrose is considerably higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Montrose ranks 517th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montrose's White population has grown by an estimated 13.7%. White residents' share of Montrose's population has decreased from 86.2% to 84.3%.

Montrose is more White than neighboring Burt (82.8% White). Montrose is less White than neighboring New Lothrop (97.1% White), Flushing (88.1% White), Birch Run (90.3% White), and Clio (93.7% White).

Montrose's Black Population

37 residents of Montrose, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Montrose is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Montrose ranks 189th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montrose's Black population has grown by an estimated 23.3%. Black residents' share of Montrose's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

Montrose is more Black than neighboring New Lothrop (0% Black), Birch Run (0% Black), and Clio (1.2% Black). Montrose is less Black than neighboring Burt (3.8% Black), and Flushing (2.9% Black).

Montrose's Asian Population

0 residents of Montrose, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Montrose is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Montrose ranks 468th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

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

Montrose is less Asian than neighboring Flushing (1.1% Asian), and Clio (1.2% Asian).

Montrose's Hispanic Population

109 residents of Montrose, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Montrose is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Montrose ranks 258th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montrose's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 47.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Montrose's population has increased from 4.2% to 5.4%.

Montrose is more Hispanic than neighboring Burt (0.8% Hispanic), New Lothrop (1.8% Hispanic), Flushing (3.1% Hispanic), and Clio (2.4% Hispanic). Montrose is less Hispanic than neighboring Birch Run (6.9% Hispanic).

Montrose's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of Montrose, or 0.2% 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 Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Montrose ranks 221st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montrose's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 77.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Montrose's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.2%.

Montrose is more Native American/Other than neighboring Burt (0% Native American/Other), New Lothrop (0% Native American/Other), and Clio (0% Native American/Other). Montrose is less Native American/Other than neighboring Flushing (0.5% Native American/Other), and Birch Run (0.9% Native American/Other).

Montrose's Multiracial Population

169 residents of Montrose, or 8.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Montrose is slightly higher than in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Montrose ranks 75th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montrose's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 48.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Montrose's population has increased from 6.5% to 8.3%.

Montrose is more Multiracial than neighboring New Lothrop (1.1% Multiracial), Flushing (4.3% Multiracial), Birch Run (1.9% Multiracial), and Clio (1.4% Multiracial). Montrose is less Multiracial than neighboring Burt (12.5% 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.