Montrose, NY Demographics

A map of Montrose's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,405	1,901	64.7%	66.4%
Hispanic	1,090	619	29.3%	21.6%
Black	117	131	3.1%	4.6%
Multiracial	96	102	2.6%	3.6%
Asian	9	92	0.2%	3.2%
Native American/Other	0	17	0.0%	0.6%

Montrose, New York has an estimated population of 3,717, a large increase from the 2,862 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 64.7% White, 29.3% Hispanic, 3.1% Black, 2.6% Multiracial, 0.2% Asian, 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York 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 50.8% in 2020 and 49.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Montrose is ranked the 438th most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 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 516th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Montrose's White Population

2,405 residents of Montrose, or 64.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Montrose is considerably higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Montrose ranks 1075th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montrose's White population has grown by an estimated 26.5%. White residents' share of Montrose's population has decreased from 66.4% to 64.7%.

Montrose is more White than neighboring Buchanan (54.3% White), Haverstraw (18.5% White), and Peekskill (35.3% White). Montrose is less White than neighboring Crugers (65.1% White), and Verplanck (71.5% White).

Montrose's Black Population

117 residents of Montrose, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Montrose is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Montrose ranks 275th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montrose's Black population has declined by an estimated 10.7%. Black residents' share of Montrose's population has decreased from 4.6% to 3.1%.

Montrose is less Black than neighboring Crugers (4.6% Black), Buchanan (7.8% Black), Verplanck (4.2% Black), Haverstraw (13.8% Black), and Peekskill (13.4% Black).

Montrose's Asian Population

9 residents of Montrose, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Montrose is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Montrose ranks 355th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montrose's Asian population has declined by an estimated 90.2%. Asian residents' share of Montrose's population has decreased from 3.2% to 0.2%.

Montrose is less Asian than neighboring Crugers (3.2% Asian), Buchanan (5.4% Asian), Haverstraw (2.7% Asian), and Peekskill (1.9% Asian).

Montrose's Hispanic Population

1,090 residents of Montrose, or 29.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Montrose is higher than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Montrose ranks 119th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montrose's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 76.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Montrose's population has increased from 21.6% to 29.3%.

Montrose is more Hispanic than neighboring Crugers (26.3% Hispanic), Buchanan (27.1% Hispanic), and Verplanck (24.2% Hispanic). Montrose is less Hispanic than neighboring Haverstraw (63.2% Hispanic), and Peekskill (45.7% 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 New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Montrose ranks 654th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 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 decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Montrose is less Native American/Other than neighboring Buchanan (1.8% Native American/Other), Haverstraw (0.1% Native American/Other), and Peekskill (1.5% Native American/Other).

Montrose's Multiracial Population

96 residents of Montrose, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Montrose is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Montrose ranks 585th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montrose's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 5.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Montrose's population has decreased from 3.6% to 2.6%.

Montrose is more Multiracial than neighboring Crugers (0.9% Multiracial), Verplanck (0% Multiracial), Haverstraw (1.6% Multiracial), and Peekskill (2.2% Multiracial). Montrose is less Multiracial than neighboring Buchanan (3.6% 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.