Montrose is a somewhat small town located in the state of Virginia. With a population of 6,983 people and two constituent neighborhoods, Montrose is the 121st largest community in Virginia.

Unlike some towns where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Montrose is neither predominently one or the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Montrose is a town of sales and office workers, professionals, and service providers. There are especially a lot of people living in Montrose who work in office and administrative support jobs (25.88%), sales jobs (9.24%), and management occupations (6.68%).

Montrose Information and Demographics

The percentage of adults in Montrose with college degrees is slightly lower than the national average of 14.96% for all communities. 12.29% of adults in Montrose have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree.

The per capita income in Montrose in 2000 was $17,259, which is lower middle income relative to Virginia, and middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $69,036 for a family of four.

Montrose is an extremely ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Montrose home come from a variety of different races and ancestries. The most prevalent race in Montrose is African-American, followed by White. Important ancestries of people in Montrose include English, German, and Irish.

The most common language spoken in Montrose is English. Some people also speak Spanish.