Montrose County GIS Maps
Montrose County, Colorado, has 42,679 residents and covers 2,241.0 square miles. The population grew 3.4% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Montrose County is 08085.
Montrose is the county's largest population center. Montrose County also includes 8 zip codes, 4 public school districts and 12 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Montrose County Trends
- Population
- 42,679▴
- Median Home Value
- $357,900▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 10,824▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Montrose County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Montrose County Population
Montrose County had 42,679 residents in 2020. That was 3.4% higher than in 2010. Montrose County added 9,247 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 19 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Montrose, Montrose and Olathe.
Population Trend in Montrose County CO
Montrose County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Montrose County Zip Codes
Montrose County has 8 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Montrose (81401), Montrose (81403) and Olathe (81425). Montrose is the largest zip by population, with about 23,266 residents or 55% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 95% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Montrose County CO
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81401 | Montrose | 23,266 | ▴ 3.7% |
| 81403 | Montrose | 11,987 | ▴ 13.8% |
| 81425 | Olathe | 5,120 | ▾ -5.6% |
| 81415 | Crawford | 1,674 | ▴ 3.8% |
| 81424 | Nucla | 1,014 | ▾ -18.2% |
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Montrose County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Montrose County Demographics
Montrose County has a median age of 45.7, which makes the county a little older than Colorado overall. About 20.5% of residents are under 18, while 25.3% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 27.3% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 28.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 44.7%. The county is majority White by population, with Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents making up a meaningful share of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Montrose County CO
Median Age
45.7
Under 18
20.5%
Age 65+
25.3%
Bachelor's+
28.3%
Montrose County School Districts
Montrose County is served by 4 public school districts with 10,824 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Montrose County RE-1J, Delta County 50J and West End RE-2. Those three districts account for about 98% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Montrose County CO
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montrose County School District RE-1J | 5,977 | 55.2% | ▾ -0.9% |
| Delta County School District 50J | 4,396 | 40.6% | ▾ -2.1% |
| West End School District RE-2 | 260 | 2.4% | ▴ 1.6% |
| Norwood School District R-2J | 191 | 1.8% | ▾ -1% |
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Montrose County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Montrose County Housing & Real Estate
Montrose County has a median home value of $357,900 and a median gross rent of $1,120. About 75% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Colorado median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $596,000 and homes spent about 67 days on the market.
Montrose County Housing Mix
Montrose County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Montrose County Housing Trends
Montrose County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Montrose County, CO
Montrose County has 2,163 business listings across 532 categories. The largest categories in Montrose County business listings are Real Estate Agents (50, 2.3%), Auto Repair (43, 2.0%), and Churches & Religious Organizations (41, 1.9%). The full Montrose County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Montrose County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Montrose County, CO
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Real Estate Agents | 50 | 2.3% |
| Auto Repair | 43 | 2.0% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 41 | 1.9% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 32 | 1.5% |
| Contractors | 27 | 1.2% |
| Coffee Shops | 26 | 1.2% |
| Dental Offices | 25 | 1.2% |
| Parks & Recreation | 24 | 1.1% |
| Professional Services | 22 | 1.0% |
| Farm | 22 | 1.0% |
Montrose County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Chewy Dawg Pet Trust | Accommodation | Montrose |
| C. Lynn Northrup, CPA | Accountant | Montrose |
| Cobble Creek Golf Community | Active Life | Montrose |
| Montrose Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine | Acupuncture | Montrose |
| Sportsman's Warehouse | Adventure Sports Center | Montrose |
| ASAP Signs | Advertising Agency | Montrose |
| Gerken's Organics | Agricultural Cooperatives | Montrose |
| Bolinger & Queen | Agricultural Service | Olathe |
| Western Implement Co., Inc. | Agriculture | Montrose |
| Western Skyways | Aircraft Repair | Montrose |
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Montrose County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Montrose County Basemaps
Montrose County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Montrose County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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