Montrose, PA Demographics

A map of Montrose's Population by Race

Montrose, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 1,512, a large increase from the 1,290 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.1% White, 3.3% Multiracial, 1.7% Hispanic, 0.9% Asian, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 0.1% Black. 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 is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Pennsylvania 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 13.2% in 2020 and 13.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Montrose is ranked the 784th most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 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 856th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Montrose's White Population

1,408 residents of Montrose, or 93.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Montrose is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Montrose ranks 692nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montrose's White population has grown by an estimated 17.2%. White residents' share of Montrose's population has remained roughly unchanged at 93.1%.

Montrose is more White than neighboring New Milford (93% White), and Hallstead (85.1% White). Montrose is less White than neighboring Hop Bottom (94.5% White), Great Bend (93.3% White), and Friendsville (98.8% White).

Montrose's Black Population

1 residents of Montrose, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Montrose is considerably lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Montrose ranks 1170th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montrose's Black population has declined by an estimated 87.5%. Black residents' share of Montrose's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.1%.

Montrose is more Black than neighboring New Milford (0% Black), and Hop Bottom (0% Black). Montrose is less Black than neighboring Hallstead (0.5% Black), Great Bend (0.5% Black), and Friendsville (0.6% Black).

Montrose's Asian Population

14 residents of Montrose, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Montrose is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Montrose ranks 1067th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montrose's Asian population has grown by an estimated 180.0%. Asian residents' share of Montrose's population has increased from 0.4% to 0.9%.

Montrose is more Asian than neighboring New Milford (0% Asian), Hop Bottom (0% Asian), Great Bend (0% Asian), and Friendsville (0% Asian). Montrose is less Asian than neighboring Hallstead (2.3% Asian).

Montrose's Hispanic Population

26 residents of Montrose, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Montrose is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Montrose ranks 1063rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montrose's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 4.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Montrose's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

Montrose is more Hispanic than neighboring Hop Bottom (0% Hispanic), and Friendsville (0% Hispanic). Montrose is less Hispanic than neighboring New Milford (4% Hispanic), Hallstead (3.1% Hispanic), and Great Bend (3.3% Hispanic).

Montrose's Native American/Other Population

13 residents of Montrose, or 0.9% 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 Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Montrose ranks 404th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montrose's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 44.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Montrose's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Montrose is more Native American/Other than neighboring New Milford (0% Native American/Other), Hop Bottom (0% Native American/Other), Hallstead (0.2% Native American/Other), Great Bend (0.7% Native American/Other), and Friendsville (0% Native American/Other).

Montrose's Multiracial Population

50 residents of Montrose, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Montrose is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Montrose ranks 998th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montrose's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 19.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Montrose's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.3%.

Montrose is more Multiracial than neighboring New Milford (2.9% Multiracial), Great Bend (2.2% Multiracial), and Friendsville (0.6% Multiracial). Montrose is less Multiracial than neighboring Hop Bottom (5.5% Multiracial), and Hallstead (8.7% 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.