Montrose, VA Demographics

A map of Montrose's Population by Race

Montrose, Virginia had a population of 7,909 in 2020. It was 21.9% White, 68.1% Black, 0.9% Asian, 4.7% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 3.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Montrose, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 672 places in Virginia, Montrose is the 155th most populous. 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's White Population

1,733 residents of Montrose identify as White, or 21.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Montrose considerably less than the White share of the population of Virginia (58.6% White). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Montrose is ranked #648 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Montrose is more White than neighboring East Highland Park (8.8% White). Montrose is less White than neighboring Highland Springs (22.4% White), Sandston (47.3% White), Bensley (28% White), and Richmond (42% White).

Montrose's Black Population

5,389 residents of Montrose identify as Black, or 68.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Montrose considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Virginia (18.3% Black). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Montrose is ranked #17 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Montrose is more Black than neighboring Sandston (40% Black), Bensley (22.7% Black), and Richmond (39.9% Black). Montrose is less Black than neighboring East Highland Park (83.1% Black), and Highland Springs (69.1% Black).

Montrose's Asian Population

71 residents of Montrose identify as Asian, or 0.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Montrose slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Virginia (7.1% Asian). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Montrose is ranked #322 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Montrose is more Asian than neighboring Highland Springs (0.5% Asian). Montrose is less Asian than neighboring Sandston (1.6% Asian), Bensley (1.3% Asian), and Richmond (2.7% Asian).

Montrose's Hispanic Population

369 residents of Montrose identify as Hispanic, or 4.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Montrose slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Virginia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Montrose is ranked #338 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Montrose is more Hispanic than neighboring East Highland Park (3% Hispanic), and Highland Springs (3.7% Hispanic). Montrose is less Hispanic than neighboring Sandston (6.1% Hispanic), Bensley (44.6% Hispanic), and Richmond (10.5% Hispanic).

Montrose's Native American/Other Population

90 residents of Montrose 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 roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Virginia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Montrose is ranked #92 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Montrose is more Native American/Other than neighboring East Highland Park (0.8% Native American/Other), Highland Springs (1% Native American/Other), Bensley (1% Native American/Other), and Richmond (0.8% Native American/Other).

Montrose's Multiracial Population

257 residents of Montrose identify as Multiracial, or 3.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Montrose roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Virginia (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Montrose is ranked #459 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Montrose is more Multiracial than neighboring Bensley (2.4% Multiracial). Montrose is less Multiracial than neighboring East Highland Park (3.4% Multiracial), Highland Springs (3.4% Multiracial), Sandston (3.9% Multiracial), and Richmond (4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.