Montrose County, Colorado
County
Overview
- County Name
- Montrose County
- State
- Colorado
- FIPS Code
- 08085
- State FIPS
- 08
- County FIPS
- 085
Geography
- Land Area
- 2240.95 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.90 sq mi
- Total Area
- 2242.85 sq mi
- Latitude
- 38.407507
- Longitude
- -108.266282
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 42,076
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 33,330
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 34,184 | 81.2% |
| Hispanic | 7,893 | 18.8% |
| White | 32,631 | 77.6% |
| Black | 184 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 177 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 225 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 257 | 0.6% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 28,486 | 85.5% |
| Hispanic | 4,845 | 14.5% |
| White | 27,267 | 81.8% |
| Black | 342 | 1.0% |
| Asian | 255 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 525 | 1.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 103 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 43,807
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $74,066
- Poverty Rate
- 11.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 5,003
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 33,994 | 77.6% |
| Black | 215 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 206 | 0.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 29,519
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 3,906 | 13.2% |
| Republican | 12,152 | 41.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 12,988 | 44.0% |
| Other | 64 | 0.2% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 14,296 | 48.4% |
| Female | 15,220 | 51.6% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 23,089 | 78.2% |
| Hispanic | 3,266 | 11.1% |
| Black | 33 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 231 | 0.8% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 20,550
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 69.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 16,979 | 73.5% |
| Hispanic | 1,337 | 40.9% |
| Black | 19 | 57.6% |
| Asian | 133 | 57.6% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 9,829 | 68.8% |
| Female | 10,721 | 70.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 8,582 (27.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 9,172 (28.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 19,758
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $394,872
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,202
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 76.9%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 11.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 25.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.