Montrose, MS Demographics
A map of Montrose's Population by Race
Montrose, Mississippi has an estimated population of 168, a dramatic increase from the 104 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.0% White, 17.9% Black, 5.4% Multiracial, 1.8% Asian, 0.0% 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 Mississippi 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 36.6% in 2020 and 40.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Montrose is ranked the 369th most populous place in Mississippi, out of 427 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 400th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Montrose's White Population
126 residents of Montrose, or 75.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Montrose is significantly higher than in Mississippi overall, where 55.2% of the population is White. Montrose ranks 105th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Montrose's White population has grown by an estimated 55.6%. White residents' share of Montrose's population has decreased from 77.9% to 75.0%.
Montrose is more White than neighboring Louin (70.2% White), Bay Springs (39.6% White), Newton (31.9% White), and Lake (32.8% White). Montrose is less White than neighboring Sylvarena (98.4% White).
Montrose's Black Population
30 residents of Montrose, or 17.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Montrose is significantly lower than in Mississippi overall, where 36.3% of the population is Black. Montrose ranks 309th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Montrose's Black population has grown by an estimated 87.5%. Black residents' share of Montrose's population has increased from 15.4% to 17.9%.
Montrose is more Black than neighboring Sylvarena (0.8% Black). Montrose is less Black than neighboring Louin (29.3% Black), Bay Springs (58.6% Black), Newton (65.7% Black), and Lake (61.5% Black).
Montrose's Asian Population
3 residents of Montrose, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Montrose is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 1% of the population is Asian. Montrose ranks 252nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Montrose's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 3. Asian residents' share of Montrose's population has increased from 0.0% to 1.8%.
Montrose is more Asian than neighboring Louin (0% Asian), Bay Springs (1.5% Asian), Sylvarena (0% Asian), Newton (0% Asian), and Lake (0.4% Asian).
Montrose's Hispanic Population
0 residents of Montrose, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Montrose is slightly lower than in Mississippi overall, where 3.7% of the population is Hispanic. Montrose ranks 338th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Montrose's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Montrose's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.
Montrose is less Hispanic than neighboring Newton (1.7% Hispanic), and Lake (0.6% 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 Mississippi overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Montrose ranks 326th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Montrose's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 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 Newton (0.4% Native American/Other), and Lake (0.6% Native American/Other).
Montrose's Multiracial Population
9 residents of Montrose, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Montrose is slightly higher than in Mississippi overall, where 3% of the population is Multiracial. Montrose ranks 18th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Montrose's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Montrose's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.4%.
Montrose is more Multiracial than neighboring Louin (0.5% Multiracial), Bay Springs (0.4% Multiracial), Sylvarena (0.8% Multiracial), Newton (0.3% Multiracial), and Lake (4.2% 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.