Montross, VA Demographics

A map of Montross's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	269	232	71.7%	69.7%
Black	37	64	9.9%	19.2%
Hispanic	36	18	9.6%	5.4%
Asian	28	4	7.5%	1.2%
Multiracial	5	11	1.3%	3.3%
Native American/Other	0	4	0.0%	1.2%

Montross, Virginia has an estimated population of 375, a large increase from the 333 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.7% White, 9.9% Black, 9.6% Hispanic, 7.5% Asian, 1.3% Multiracial, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Montross, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Montross 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 Montross, that probability was 47.3% in 2020 and 46.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Montross is ranked the 513th 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). Montross was ranked the 520th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Montross's White Population

269 residents of Montross, or 71.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Montross is considerably higher than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Montross ranks 365th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montross's White population has grown by an estimated 15.9%. White residents' share of Montross's population has increased from 69.7% to 71.7%.

Montross is more White than neighboring Warsaw (68.6% White), and Tappahannock (42.1% White). Montross is less White than neighboring Cobb Island (92% White), Rock Point (100% White), and Colonial Beach (72.2% White).

Montross's Black Population

37 residents of Montross, or 9.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Montross is lower than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Montross ranks 190th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montross's Black population has declined by an estimated 42.2%. Black residents' share of Montross's population has decreased from 19.2% to 9.9%.

Montross is more Black than neighboring Cobb Island (0% Black), and Rock Point (0% Black). Montross is less Black than neighboring Warsaw (23.2% Black), Tappahannock (46% Black), and Colonial Beach (19.5% Black).

Montross's Asian Population

28 residents of Montross, or 7.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Montross is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Montross ranks 280th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montross's Asian population has grown by an estimated 600.0%. Asian residents' share of Montross's population has increased from 1.2% to 7.5%.

Montross is more Asian than neighboring Warsaw (0.4% Asian), Cobb Island (2.2% Asian), Tappahannock (4.5% Asian), Rock Point (0% Asian), and Colonial Beach (1.4% Asian).

Montross's Hispanic Population

36 residents of Montross, or 9.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Montross is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Montross ranks 307th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montross's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Montross's population has increased from 5.4% to 9.6%.

Montross is more Hispanic than neighboring Warsaw (3.8% Hispanic), Cobb Island (0% Hispanic), Tappahannock (2.3% Hispanic), Rock Point (0% Hispanic), and Colonial Beach (1% Hispanic).

Montross's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Montross, 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 Montross is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Montross ranks 84th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montross's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Montross's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

Montross is less Native American/Other than neighboring Warsaw (1% Native American/Other), Tappahannock (0.5% Native American/Other), and Colonial Beach (0.4% Native American/Other).

Montross's Multiracial Population

5 residents of Montross, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Montross is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Montross ranks 450th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montross's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 54.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Montross's population has decreased from 3.3% to 1.3%.

Montross is more Multiracial than neighboring Rock Point (0% Multiracial). Montross is less Multiracial than neighboring Warsaw (3.1% Multiracial), Cobb Island (5.8% Multiracial), Tappahannock (4.6% Multiracial), and Colonial Beach (5.5% 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.