Montrose
City in Montrose County, Colorado
Montrose is a city in Montrose County, Colorado, with 20,291 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,807 ft (1,770 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Colona, 10.7 miles SE.
- 20,291residents (2020 Census)
- 5,807 ftelevation · 1,770 m
- 19.1 sq miland area · 49.4 km²
- 1,065 / sq mipopulation density
- 81401ZIP code
About Montrose
Montrose is a home rule municipality that is the county seat of and the most populous municipality in Montrose County, Colorado, United States. The city population was 20,291 at the 2020 census, within a total area of 18.5 square miles. The main road that leads in and out of Montrose is U.S. Highway 50.
The city is located in western Colorado, in the Uncompahgre Valley, and is an economic, labor, and transportation waypoint for the surrounding area. Montrose is the second-largest city in western Colorado, after Grand Junction.
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Living in Montrose
- Median household income
- $70,386
- Median home value
- $387,900
- Median rent
- $1,197/mo
- Median age
- 47
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Montrose had 20,291 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 20,291 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,065 per sq mi (411 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Montrose at a glance
| State | Colorado (CO) |
|---|---|
| County | Montrose County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 20,291 (2020) |
| Land area | 19.06 sq mi (49.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,807 ft (1,770 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.4688° N, 107.8590° W |
| ZIP code | 81401 |
| Official website | cityofmontrose.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0851745 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Montrose
- Colona10.7 mi SE
- Olathe11.8 mi NW
- Loghill Village19.2 mi S
- Crawford21.2 mi NE
- Lazear21.8 mi N
- Ridgway22.3 mi S
- Delta23.5 mi NW
- Hotchkiss24.1 mi N
- Orchard City24.8 mi N
- Portland27.7 mi S
- Cedaredge29.6 mi N
- Paonia31.2 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Montrose
What county is Montrose in?
Montrose is in Montrose County, Colorado.
What is the population of Montrose, CO?
20,291 people lived in Montrose at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Montrose, CO?
The ZIP code of Montrose is 81401.
What is the elevation of Montrose?
5,807 feet (1,770 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Montrose?
Colona (10.7 mi), Olathe (11.8 mi), Loghill Village (19.2 mi), Crawford (21.2 mi), Lazear (21.8 mi).
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