Montrose, Colorado

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Montrose is a city located in Montrose County, Colorado. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 12,344. It is the county seat of Montrose County Template:GR.

1 Geography
2 Demographics
3 Points of Interest
4 External links
- 4.1 Montrose Area
- 4.2 Community Services

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Geography

Image:COMap-doton-Montrose.PNG Montrose is located at 38°28'37" North, 107°51'56" West (38.476952, -107.865544)Template:GR.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 29.7 km² (11.5 mi²). 29.7 km² (11.5 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

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Demographics

As of the census Template:GR of 2000, there were 12,344 people, 5,244 households, and 3,319 families residing in the city. The population density was 415.5/km² (1,076.3/mi²). There were 5,581 housing units at an average density of 187.9/km² (486.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 89.01% White, 0.44% African American, 0.98% Native American, 0.58% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 6.55% from other races, and 2.38% from two or more races. 17.36% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 5,244 households out of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.8% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.7% were non-families. 31.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the city the population was spread out with 23.9% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 20.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 90.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,750, and the median income for a family was $42,017. Males had a median income of $30,674 versus $21,067 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,097. 14.7% of the population and 11.3% of families were below the poverty line. 19.9% of those under the age of 18 and 9.8% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

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