Montezuma County, Colorado's estimated 2024 population is 26,595 with a growth rate of 0.24% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Montezuma County, Colorado is the 22nd largest county in Colorado. The 2010 population was 25,576 and has seen a growth of 3.98% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 26,915 | 64 | 0.24% |
| 2028 | 26,851 | 64 | 0.24% |
| 2027 | 26,787 | 64 | 0.24% |
| 2026 | 26,723 | 64 | 0.24% |
| 2025 | 26,659 | 64 | 0.24% |
| 2024 | 26,595 | 64 | 0.24% |
| 2023 | 26,531 | 64 | 0.24% |
| 2022 | 26,467 | 233 | 0.89% |
| 2021 | 26,234 | 347 | 1.34% |
| 2020 | 25,887 | -482 | -1.83% |
| 2019 | 26,369 | 66 | 0.25% |
| 2018 | 26,303 | 116 | 0.44% |
| 2017 | 26,187 | 124 | 0.48% |
| 2016 | 26,063 | 300 | 1.16% |
| 2015 | 25,763 | 212 | 0.83% |
| 2014 | 25,551 | -24 | -0.09% |
| 2013 | 25,575 | 78 | 0.31% |
| 2012 | 25,497 | 8 | 0.03% |
| 2011 | 25,489 | -87 | -0.34% |
| 2010 | 25,576 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 18,672 | 2,162 | 13.1% |
| 1980 | 16,510 | 3,558 | 27.47% |
| 1970 | 12,952 | -1,072 | -7.64% |
| 1960 | 14,024 | 4,033 | 40.37% |
| 1950 | 9,991 | -472 | -4.51% |
| 1940 | 10,463 | 2,665 | 34.18% |
| 1930 | 7,798 | 1,538 | 24.57% |
| 1920 | 6,260 | 1,231 | 24.48% |
| 1910 | 5,029 | 1,971 | 64.45% |
| 1900 | 3,058 | 1,529 | 100% |
| 1890 | 1,529 | -25,386 | -94.32% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,389 | 77.81% |
| Native American | 2,675 | 10.21% |
| Two or more races | 2,162 | 8.25% |
| Other race | 417 | 1.59% |
| Black or African American | 321 | 1.23% |
| Asian | 240 | 0.92% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,915 | 2.37 | 74.8 | 25.2 |
| Married | 5,519 | 2.85 | 83.9 | 16.1 |
| Non Family | 3,885 | 1.26 | 64.8 | 35.2 |
| Female | 1,146 | 3.32 | 65.9 | 34.1 |
| Male | 365 | 3.97 | 73.2 | 26.8 |
2.91
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
74.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,200 | 6.29% |
| Associates Degree | 1,790 | 9.38% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,559 | 18.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,321 | 12.16% |
| High School Graduate | 5,508 | 28.86% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 525 | 2.75% |
| Some College | 4,179 | 21.9% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14,568 | 13,496 | 5,004 |
| Hispanic | 1,872 | 1,478 | 375 |
| 2+ Races | 1,516 | 1,287 | 414 |
| Native American | 1,298 | 1,154 | 118 |
| Other Race | 358 | 269 | 72 |
| Black | 312 | 312 | 0 |
| Asian | 161 | 138 | 25 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 34.35%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,193 | $65,089 | $41,054 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,193 | $59,449 | $51,094 |
| High School Graduate | $35,587 | $42,225 | $30,975 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,515 | $30,268 | $31,667 |
| Overall | $40,990 | $46,270 | $36,744 |
| Some College | $35,779 | $39,107 | $29,830 |
$40,990
Average Earnings
$46,270
Average Male
$36,744
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.3% of Montezuma County, Colorado residents speak only English, while 10.7% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.28% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 18,411 | 1,774 | 9.64% |
| Native | 2,671 | 799 | 29.91% |
| Multiple | 2,124 | 447 | 21.05% |
| Hispanic | 3,221 | 441 | 13.69% |
| Black | 311 | 170 | 54.66% |
| Other | 411 | 112 | 27.25% |
| Asian | 235 | 16 | 6.81% |
13.2%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.19%
Male Poverty Rate
14.22%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Montezuma County, Colorado is Black, with 54.66% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Montezuma County, Colorado is Asian, with 6.81% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.13%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.39%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.64%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.07% |
| High School | 14.97% |
| Some College | 11.46% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.78% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 25.32% |
| Female Unemployed | 15.73% |
| Female Employed | 10.62% |
| Male Employed | 3.8% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,992 | $100,009 |
| Households | $63,005 | $82,262 |
| Married Families | $89,801 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,435 | $48,469 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.8%
Male Marriage Rate
54.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,871
Number of Veterans
1,677
Male Veterans
194
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 764 |
| First Gulf War | 319 |
| Second Gulf War | 252 |
| Korea | 96 |
| World War II | 52 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 624 |
| 65 to 74 | 593 |
| 35 to 54 | 336 |
| 55 to 64 | 242 |
| 18 to 34 | 76 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,604 | 9.66% |
| 2+ Races | 134 | 7.57% |
| Native American | 122 | 8.36% |
| Hispanic | 108 | 5.12% |
| Black | 11 | 3.53% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.22%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.22%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.1%
Labor Force Participation
52.6%
Employment Rate
4.5%
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
42.75%
Born in Montezuma County, Colorado
96.79%
Native Born
3.21%
Foreign Born
1.97%
Non Citizen
1.24%
Naturalized
96.79% of Montezuma County, Colorado residents were born in the United States, with 42.75% having been born in Colorado. 1.97% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.