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Montrose, Virginia
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Location of Montrose, Virginia
Location of Montrose, Virginia
Country  United States
State  Virginia
County Henrico
Area
 • Total 3.3 sq mi (8.5 km2)
 • Land 3.2 sq mi (8.3 km2)
 • Water 0.08 sq mi (0.2 km2)
Elevation
161 ft (49 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 7,909
 • Density 2,410/sq mi (930/km2)
Time zone UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP code
23231
Area code(s) 804
FIPS code 51-52904
GNIS feature ID 1867596

Montrose is a community in Henrico County, Virginia, United States. It is called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for the census, but it's not officially a city or town with its own local government. In 2020, about 7,909 people lived in Montrose.

Where is Montrose Located?

Montrose is found in the state of Virginia. It is part of Henrico County. You can find it on a map at these coordinates: 37 degrees 31 minutes 14 seconds North, and 77 degrees 22 minutes 42 seconds West.

Montrose's Size and Land

The total area of Montrose is about 8.5 square kilometers (which is about 3.3 square miles). Most of this area is land, around 8.3 square kilometers (3.2 square miles). A small part, about 0.2 square kilometers (0.08 square miles), is water.

How Many People Live in Montrose?

The number of people living in Montrose has changed over the years. The government counts everyone every ten years in something called a census.

Historical population
Census Pop.
1980 5,349
1990 6,405 19.7%
2000 7,018 9.6%
2010 7,993 13.9%
2020 7,909 −1.1%
U.S. Decennial Census
2010 2020

In 1980, there were about 5,349 people. By 2010, the population grew to 7,993. In the most recent count in 2020, the population was 7,909. This shows that Montrose has grown quite a bit over the past few decades.

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