Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Montrose, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

425

Median Agei

36.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

93.6%398

Two or More

5.2%22

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.7%3

Black

0.5%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.1%19

High School Diploma

41.5%129

Some College (<1 yr)

1.3%4

Some College (1+ yr)

20.9%65

Associate's Degree

3.9%12

Bachelor's Degree

12.9%40

Master's Degree

0.6%2

Professional Degree

0.6%2

HS or Higher

87.8%

BA or Higher

14.1%

Graduate+

1.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$92,500

Median Renti

$905

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

66.7%118

Renter-Occupied

33.3%59

Total Units

202

Homeownership

66.7%

Vacancy Rate

12.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

25.4%30

$50K–$100K

29.7%35

$100K–$150K

21.2%25

$150K–$200K

9.3%11

$200K–$300K

11%13

$300K–$500K

1.7%2

$500K–$1M

1.7%2

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2020 or later

1.5%3

2010–2019

0.5%1

2000–2009

8.4%17

1990–1999

15.3%31

1980–1989

2.5%5

1970–1979

19.3%39

1960–1969

12.9%26

1950–1959

4%8

1940–1949

8.9%18

1939 or earlier

26.7%54

Heating Fuel

Electricity

53.1%94

Utility Gas

30.5%54

Bottled/LP Gas

16.4%29

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$61,375

Mean Household Incomei

$77,868

Per Capita Incomei

$31,672

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

11.5%

Labor Forcei

174

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

0.6%1

$10K–$15K

4%7

$15K–$20K

11.9%21

$20K–$25K

7.3%13

$25K–$30K

5.1%9

$30K–$35K

2.3%4

$35K–$40K

3.4%6

$40K–$45K

2.8%5

$45K–$50K

3.4%6

$50K–$60K

6.2%11

$60K–$75K

18.1%32

$75K–$100K

16.4%29

$100K–$125K

5.1%9

$125K–$150K

6.8%12

$150K–$200K

4.5%8

$200K+

2.3%4

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

20.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

37(11.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

86.1%Insured

13.9%Uninsured