Demographics & People — Montrose, Colorado
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 20,703 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~21,900 |
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| Median Age | 47.0 |
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| Total Households | 8,748 |
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| Family Households | 5,290 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.32 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.337 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 17,025 |
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| Black or African American | 51 |
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| Asian | 205 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 4,281 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 5,632 |
| Other groups | 4,861 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 4,150 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 3,408 |
| German | 3,217 |
| English | 2,670 |
| Irish | 1,976 |
| Italian | 1,380 |
| American | 879 |
| Scottish | 682 |
Language
| English Only | 16,807 |
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| Spanish | 2,160 |
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| Population 5+ | 19,486 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,291 |
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| Population 18+ | 16,309 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.4 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 11.1% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Montrose, Colorado.
