Montrose County Demographics
A map of Montrose County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 31,126 | 72.9% |
Hispanic | 9,027 | 21.2% |
Multiracial | 1,562 | 3.7% |
Native American/Other | 471 | 1.1% |
Asian | 334 | 0.8% |
Black | 159 | 0.4% |
Montrose County, Colorado had a population of 42,679 in 2020. It was 72.9% White, 0.4% Black, 0.8% Asian, 21.2% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 3.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Montrose County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Montrose County is the 17th most populous county of the 64 counties in Colorado.
Montrose County's White Population
31,126 residents of Montrose County identify as White, or 72.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Montrose County slightly larger than the White share of the population of Colorado (65.1% White). Of the 64 counties in Colorado, Montrose County is ranked #39 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Montrose County is less White than neighboring San Miguel County (83.7% White), Ouray County (88.4% White), Delta County (79.8% White), Mesa County (77.6% White), and Dolores County (83.8% White).
Montrose County's Black Population
159 residents of Montrose County identify as Black, or 0.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Montrose County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Colorado (3.8% Black). Of the 64 counties in Colorado, Montrose County is ranked #47 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Montrose County is more Black than neighboring San Miguel County (0.2% Black), and Ouray County (0.3% Black). Montrose County is less Black than neighboring Mesa County (0.7% Black), and Dolores County (0.8% Black).
Montrose County's Asian Population
334 residents of Montrose County identify as Asian, or 0.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Montrose County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Colorado (3.4% Asian). Of the 64 counties in Colorado, Montrose County is ranked #24 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Montrose County is more Asian than neighboring San Miguel County (0.7% Asian), Ouray County (0.6% Asian), and Dolores County (0.3% Asian). Montrose County is less Asian than neighboring Mesa County (1% Asian).
Montrose County's Hispanic Population
9,027 residents of Montrose County identify as Hispanic, or 21.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Montrose County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Colorado (21.9% Hispanic). Of the 64 counties in Colorado, Montrose County is ranked #22 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Montrose County is more Hispanic than neighboring San Miguel County (10.9% Hispanic), Ouray County (6% Hispanic), Delta County (13.9% Hispanic), Mesa County (15% Hispanic), and Dolores County (7.6% Hispanic).
Montrose County's Native American/Other Population
471 residents of Montrose County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Montrose County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Colorado (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 64 counties in Colorado, Montrose County is ranked #36 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Montrose County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ouray County (0.9% Native American/Other), and Delta County (1% Native American/Other). Montrose County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mesa County (1.3% Native American/Other), and Dolores County (1.9% Native American/Other).
Montrose County's Multiracial Population
1,562 residents of Montrose County identify as Multiracial, or 3.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Montrose County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Colorado (4.5% Multiracial). Of the 64 counties in Colorado, Montrose County is ranked #37 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Montrose County is more Multiracial than neighboring San Miguel County (3.3% Multiracial). Montrose County is less Multiracial than neighboring Ouray County (3.9% Multiracial), Delta County (4.1% Multiracial), Mesa County (4.5% Multiracial), and Dolores County (5.6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.