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Montrose County, CO: growth, migration and housing
Montrose County has 44,591 residents, up 4.1% since 2020 (-0.2% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 1,465 households moved in and 1,194 moved out (+271 net), bringing in a net $30.6M of income. Median household income is $72,120, the median home $388,400 and median rent $1,188 a month.
In Colorado: 22nd of 64 counties for 5-year population growth · 10th of 60 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 35th of 64 counties for median household income · 33rd of 64 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Montrose County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Delta County, CO | 165 | $9.0M |
| Mesa County, CO | 118 | $6.1M |
| Maricopa County, AZ | 54 | $3.5M |
| Ouray County, CO | 54 | $5.0M |
| El Paso County, CO | 45 | $3.1M |
| Jefferson County, CO | 45 | $6.3M |
| San Miguel County, CO | 40 | $3.2M |
| Denver County, CO | 32 | $2.5M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Montrose County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Delta County, CO | 165 | $7.8M |
| Mesa County, CO | 145 | $7.2M |
| Ouray County, CO | 44 | $4.2M |
| El Paso County, CO | 36 | $1.5M |
| Maricopa County, AZ | 30 | $1.3M |
| Jefferson County, CO | 30 | $1.9M |
| Arapahoe County, CO | 23 | $1.2M |
| San Miguel County, CO | 21 | $1.3M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.