Economy & Jobs — Montrose County, Colorado

Employment

Total Establishments1,501
Total Employees14,286
Avg Annual Employment17,014
Avg Annual Pay$52,650
Total Annual Wages$895,817,442
Annual Payroll (thousands)$665,016
Unemployment Rate4.3%

Income

Median Household Income$62,817
Poverty Rate11.6%
IRS Returns22,260
Total AGI (thousands)$1,461,621
Average AGI per Return$65,661

Federal Spending

Total FY2024$328,125,498
Per Capita$7,688
Population Basis42,679

Agriculture

Total Farms286
Land in Farms (acres)108,757
Avg Farm Size (acres)380
Year2,022

Dining & Food Establishments

Full-service Restaurants32
Fast Food28
Bars6
Coffee & Snacks14