Montrose County, Colorado

Montrose County, Colorado
Montrose County Courthouse in Montrose
Location within the U.S. state of Colorado
Coordinates: 38°25′N 108°16′W / 38.41°N 108.27°W / 38.41; -108.27
Country United States
State Colorado
FoundedFebruary 11, 1883
Named afterCity of Montrose
SeatMontrose
Largest cityMontrose
Area
 • Total
2,243 sq mi (5,810 km2)
 • Land2,241 sq mi (5,800 km2)
 • Water1.9 sq mi (4.9 km2)  0.08%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
42,679
 • Estimate 
(2024)
44,806
 • Density19/sq mi (7.3/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional district3rd
Websitewww.montrosecounty.net

Montrose County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. As of the 2020 census, the population was 42,679. The county seat is Montrose, for which the county is named.

Montrose County comprises the Montrose, CO, Micropolitan Statistical Area.