Population 26,412 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Montezuma County
Household size in Montezuma County
| Period | Montezuma County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.29 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.39 | 2.63 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.41 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.37 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.07 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Montezuma County is a place of small households, averaging 2.37 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.29, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the north.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Montezuma County
| Period | Montezuma County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.5 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.8 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.0 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.9 | 39.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.4 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 45.9, Montezuma County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.5, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the south, the oldest in the east.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Montezuma County
| Period | Montezuma County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.0% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.5% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.7% | 9.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.2% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in Montezuma County (10.2%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. The picture is much the same across Colorado. The single-parent share has fallen 3.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Montezuma County
Renters in Montezuma County
| Period | Montezuma County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.2% | 32.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 30.3% | 35.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.9% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.8% | 33.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Montezuma County is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 46.1% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 3.4 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Montezuma County
| Period | Montezuma County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.6% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.7% | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.5% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | −3.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Montezuma County as nationally: 9.5%, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in Colorado overall (7.3%). Vacancy is up 1.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Montezuma County
| Period | Montezuma County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1979 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1982 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +7 | +6 |
Homes in Montezuma County are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1984, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1979 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the east, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Montezuma County
| Period | Montezuma County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $686 | $1,051 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $756 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $874 | $1,450 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,029 | $1,963 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$343 | +$912 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Montezuma County costs $1,029 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $343 a month from 2006–10, a 50% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 34.5% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southwest; the highest are in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Montezuma County
Bachelor's degrees in Montezuma County
| Period | Montezuma County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.8% | 36.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.2% | 37.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.7% | 40.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 32.0% | 45.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +9.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
Nearly a third of adults 25 and older in Montezuma County (32.0%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a little below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.1 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the southwest.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Montezuma County
| Period | Montezuma County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.1% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.8% | 90.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.0% | 91.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.2% | 92.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Montezuma County is a bit above the national rate: 91.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Even so, the rate is lower than in Colorado as a whole (92.8%). The share with a diploma has risen 3.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Montezuma County
| Period | Montezuma County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 6.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 7.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 4.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Montezuma County than nationally: unemployment was 3.7%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 4.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Montezuma County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montezuma County | 2.37 | 45.9 | 10.2% | 23.8% | 9.5% | 1984 | $1,029 | 32.0% | 91.2% | 3.7% |
| La Plata County | 2.27 | 43.0 | 6.7% | 29.1% | 13.6% | 1991 | $1,421 | 48.9% | 96.4% | 3.9% |
| Archuleta County | 2.36 | 51.2 | 5.4% | 19.9% | 36.4% | 1996 | $1,433 | 39.4% | 95.8% | 1.1% |
| Alamosa County | 2.40 | 33.7 | 14.9% | 44.1% | 9.2% | 1984 | $951 | 33.1% | 88.3% | 3.6% |
| Costilla County | 2.21 | 52.1 | 10.6% | 21.0% | 32.4% | 1981 | $891 | 24.3% | 90.1% | 3.3% |
| Baca County | 2.05 | 46.5 | 8.5% | 28.5% | 15.7% | 1969 | $646 | 24.4% | 88.1% | 0.7% |
| Haskell County | 2.59 | 36.9 | 7.0% | 23.7% | 9.5% | 1974 | $836 | 19.3% | 74.7% | 3.8% |
| Meade County | 2.56 | 39.6 | 15.1% | 26.0% | 20.9% | 1958 | $826 | 26.5% | 88.7% | 1.4% |
| Clark County | 2.45 | 42.1 | 8.4% | 26.4% | 23.8% | 1947 | $785 | 31.1% | 91.7% | 2.9% |
| Comanche County | 2.07 | 50.1 | 7.9% | 26.6% | 18.8% | 1948 | $613 | 20.5% | 96.1% | 1.7% |
| Barber County | 2.21 | 40.0 | 4.9% | 19.0% | 24.3% | 1955 | $700 | 27.0% | 95.9% | 1.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Montezuma County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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