Montrose, VA Demographics

A map of Montrose's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	5,964	5,389	72.0%	68.1%
White	1,417	1,733	17.1%	21.9%
Multiracial	525	257	6.3%	3.2%
Hispanic	209	369	2.5%	4.7%
Asian	147	71	1.8%	0.9%
Native American/Other	23	90	0.3%	1.1%

Montrose, Virginia has an estimated population of 8,285, an increase from the 7,909 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.0% Black, 17.1% White, 6.3% Multiracial, 2.5% Hispanic, 1.8% Asian, and 0.3% 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 Virginia 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 48.4% in 2020 and 44.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Montrose is ranked the 150th most populous place in Virginia, out of 688 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 155th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Montrose's White Population

1,417 residents of Montrose, or 17.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Montrose is significantly lower than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Montrose ranks 648th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montrose's White population has declined by an estimated 18.2%. White residents' share of Montrose's population has decreased from 21.9% to 17.1%.

Montrose is more White than neighboring East Highland Park (8.2% White). Montrose is less White than neighboring Highland Springs (23.5% White), Sandston (52.5% White), Bensley (29.8% White), and Richmond (41.4% White).

Montrose's Black Population

5,964 residents of Montrose, or 72.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Montrose is significantly higher than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Montrose ranks 17th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montrose's Black population has grown by an estimated 10.7%. Black residents' share of Montrose's population has increased from 68.1% to 72.0%.

Montrose is more Black than neighboring Highland Springs (69.3% Black), Sandston (33.1% Black), Bensley (23.4% Black), and Richmond (40.6% Black). Montrose is less Black than neighboring East Highland Park (87.7% Black).

Montrose's Asian Population

147 residents of Montrose, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Montrose is lower than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Montrose ranks 331st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montrose's Asian population has grown by an estimated 107.0%. Asian residents' share of Montrose's population has increased from 0.9% to 1.8%.

Montrose is more Asian than neighboring East Highland Park (0.1% Asian), Highland Springs (0.4% Asian), Sandston (1.6% Asian), and Bensley (0.9% Asian). Montrose is less Asian than neighboring Richmond (2.1% Asian).

Montrose's Hispanic Population

209 residents of Montrose, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Montrose is lower than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Montrose ranks 339th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montrose's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 43.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Montrose's population has decreased from 4.7% to 2.5%.

Montrose is more Hispanic than neighboring East Highland Park (1.8% Hispanic). Montrose is less Hispanic than neighboring Highland Springs (2.8% Hispanic), Sandston (7.7% Hispanic), Bensley (43.9% Hispanic), and Richmond (10.7% Hispanic).

Montrose's Native American/Other Population

23 residents of Montrose, or 0.3% 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 Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Montrose ranks 97th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montrose's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 74.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Montrose's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.3%.

Montrose is less Native American/Other than neighboring Highland Springs (0.8% Native American/Other), Sandston (0.6% Native American/Other), Bensley (0.7% Native American/Other), and Richmond (0.7% Native American/Other).

Montrose's Multiracial Population

525 residents of Montrose, or 6.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Montrose is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Montrose ranks 459th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montrose's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 104.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Montrose's population has increased from 3.2% to 6.3%.

Montrose is more Multiracial than neighboring East Highland Park (2.1% Multiracial), Highland Springs (3.2% Multiracial), Sandston (4.5% Multiracial), Bensley (1.2% Multiracial), and Richmond (4.6% 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.