Montrose County, Colorado

Montrose County: County in Colorado, United States

About

Montrose County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. As of the 2010 census, the population was 41,276 and a population density of 7 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 43,322 inhabitants. Its county seat is Montrose. The county was created 142 years ago in 1882.

Montrose County locator map
Location of Montrose County on Colorado map.

Quick Facts about Montrose County

Population : 43,322 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Colorado (United States)
Twitter username : montrose_county
Area : 5808 km2
Water as percent of area : 0.08%
Land as percent of area : 99.92%
Named for : Montrose
Altitude : 8,832 feet / 2692 meters
Capital : Montrose
Establishment : January 01, 1883
Time Zone : America/Denver
Local time : 16:46:55 (22nd February 2025)
Density : 7 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 4.72% (2010-2020)
Montrose County Courthouse image
Montrose County Courthouse
Montrose County Courthouse image
Montrose County Courthouse image

Geography

Montrose County is located at 38°24'8"N 108°16'10"W (38.4021800, -108.2693600). It has 7 neighbors: Delta County, Gunnison County, Mesa County, Ouray County, San Miguel County, San Juan County and Grand County.

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The largest city of Montrose County is Olathe with a population of 1,824. Other cities include, Nucla population 688 and Naturita population 526. See all Montrose County cities & populated places.

Montrose County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Montrose County.

City Name Population Title
Montrose 19,902 Coastal resort town and former royal burgh in Angus, Scotland
Olathe 1,824 Human settlement in Montrose County, Colorado, United States of America
Nucla 688 City in Montrose County, Colorado, United States of America
Naturita 526 Human settlement in Montrose County, Colorado, United States of America

Montrose County has 7 neighbours.

Demographics

The population of Montrose County increased by 4.72% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 41,276 - census
2011 40,974 -0.74% estimation process
2012 40,650 -0.8% estimation process
2013 40,549 -0.25% estimation process
2014 40,585 0.09% estimation process
2015 40,562 -0.06% estimation process
2016 41,151 1.43% estimation process
2017 41,753 1.44% estimation process
2018 42,206 1.07% estimation process
2019 42,758 1.29% estimation process
2020 43,322 1.3% estimation process

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