Monte Vista is a city located in Rio Grande County Colorado. Monte Vista has a 2024 population of 4,009. Monte Vista is currently declining at a rate of -1.5% annually and its population has decreased by -5.69% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,251 in 2020.
The average household income in Monte Vista is $59,691 with a poverty rate of 29.26%. The median age in Monte Vista is 38.1 years: 38.1 years for males, and 38 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Monte Vista was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,507 | 60% |
| Two or more races | 915 | 21.9% |
| Other race | 474 | 11.35% |
| Native American | 273 | 6.53% |
| Black or African American | 9 | 0.22% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,819 | 2.26 | 61.6 | 38.4 |
| Married | 687 | 2.61 | 91.6 | 8.4 |
| Non Family | 564 | 1.16 | 42.2 | 57.8 |
| Female | 408 | 3.19 | 50.7 | 49.3 |
| Male | 160 | 2.23 | 29.4 | 70.6 |
2.52
Average Family Size
2.26
Average Household Size
61.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 217 | 7.47% |
| Associates Degree | 119 | 4.09% |
| Bachelors Degree | 627 | 21.58% |
| Graduate Degree | 218 | 7.5% |
| High School Graduate | 949 | 32.66% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 251 | 8.64% |
| Some College | 525 | 18.07% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,735 | 1,286 | 408 |
| White | 952 | 936 | 243 |
| 2+ Races | 600 | 510 | 151 |
| Other Race | 368 | 167 | 70 |
| Native American | 214 | 134 | 134 |
| Black | 9 | 9 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 62.62%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $75,739 | $76,307 | $69,802 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,324 | $0 | $43,600 |
| High School Graduate | $36,063 | $46,563 | $30,075 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $21,327 | $34,010 |
| Overall | $45,391 | $46,011 | $42,354 |
| Some College | $26,930 | $0 | $0 |
$45,391
Average Earnings
$46,011
Average Male
$42,354
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
73.54% of Monte Vista residents speak only English, while 26.46% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 26.46% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,613 | 697 | 26.67% |
| White | 1,252 | 484 | 38.66% |
| Multiple | 911 | 255 | 27.99% |
| Other | 465 | 186 | 40% |
29.26%
Overall Poverty Rate
28.11%
Male Poverty Rate
30.18%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Monte Vista is Other, with 40% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Monte Vista is Hispanic, with 26.67% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.99%. Among those working part-time, it was 49.35%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.2%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 53.85% |
| Some College | 23.35% |
| High School | 17.75% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.22% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 83.62% |
| Female Unemployed | 38.81% |
| Female Employed | 21.49% |
| Male Employed | 7.32% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,838 | $67,504 |
| Households | $49,339 | $59,691 |
| Married Families | $98,908 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $14,659 | $26,637 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.6%
Male Marriage Rate
34.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
87
Number of Veterans
65
Male Veterans
22
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 16 |
| First Gulf War | 13 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 44 |
| 55 to 64 | 19 |
| 75+ | 18 |
| 65 to 74 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 69 | 3.45% |
| Other Race | 18 | 4.85% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 0.96% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.3%
Veteran Poverty Rate
2.3%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.1%
Labor Force Participation
52.1%
Employment Rate
14.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
55.74%
Born in Monte Vista
91.31%
Native Born
8.69%
Foreign Born
7.35%
Non Citizen
1.34%
Naturalized
91.31% of Monte Vista residents were born in the United States, with 55.74% having been born in Colorado. 7.35% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,707 | -61 | -1.62% |
| 2028 | 3,768 | -60 | -1.57% |
| 2027 | 3,828 | -60 | -1.54% |
| 2026 | 3,888 | -61 | -1.54% |
| 2025 | 3,949 | -60 | -1.5% |
| 2024 | 4,009 | -61 | -1.5% |
| 2023 | 4,070 | -81 | -1.95% |
| 2022 | 4,151 | -40 | -0.95% |
| 2021 | 4,191 | -60 | -1.41% |
| 2020 | 4,251 | 192 | 4.73% |
| 2019 | 4,059 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2018 | 4,058 | -25 | -0.61% |
| 2017 | 4,083 | -33 | -0.8% |
| 2016 | 4,116 | -15 | -0.36% |
| 2015 | 4,131 | -73 | -1.74% |
| 2014 | 4,204 | -74 | -1.73% |
| 2013 | 4,278 | -85 | -1.95% |
| 2012 | 4,363 | -31 | -0.71% |
| 2011 | 4,394 | -60 | -1.35% |
| 2010 | 4,454 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,529 | 205 | 4.74% |
| 1990 | 4,324 | 422 | 10.81% |
| 1980 | 3,902 | -7 | -0.18% |
| 1970 | 3,909 | 524 | 15.48% |
| 1960 | 3,385 | 113 | 3.45% |
| 1950 | 3,272 | 64 | 2% |
| 1940 | 3,208 | 598 | 22.91% |
| 1930 | 2,610 | 66 | 2.59% |
| 1910 | 2,544 | -1,163 | -31.37% |