Montrose, West Virginia facts for kids
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Montrose, West Virginia
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Location of Montrose in Randolph County, West Virginia.
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Randolph |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.63 sq mi (1.62 km2) |
| • Land | 0.63 sq mi (1.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,985 ft (605 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 141 |
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(2021)
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141 |
| • Density | 244.02/sq mi (94.21/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
26283
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| Area code(s) | 304 |
| FIPS code | 54-55540 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1555157 |
Montrose is a small town located in Randolph County, West Virginia, United States. In 2020, about 141 people lived there.
The town got its name because many wild rose bushes grew near where the town was first built.
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Exploring Montrose's Location
Montrose is found at specific geographic coordinates: 39°3′54″N 79°48′53″W / 39.06500°N 79.81472°W. This means it's located along a stream called Leading Creek.
The United States Census Bureau reports that Montrose covers a total area of about 0.63 square miles (1.62 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the town limits.
Montrose's Population Over Time
Montrose has seen its population change over many years. Here's a look at how many people have lived in the town during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 112 | — | |
| 1920 | 129 | 15.2% | |
| 1930 | 114 | −11.6% | |
| 1940 | 122 | 7.0% | |
| 1950 | 79 | −35.2% | |
| 1960 | 114 | 44.3% | |
| 1970 | 115 | 0.9% | |
| 1980 | 129 | 12.2% | |
| 1990 | 140 | 8.5% | |
| 2000 | 156 | 11.4% | |
| 2010 | 156 | 0.0% | |
| 2020 | 141 | −9.6% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 141 | −9.6% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 156 people living in Montrose. These people lived in 74 different homes, and 47 of these were families. The town had about 247.6 people per square mile.
All the people living in Montrose at that time were White. About 20.3% of the homes had children under 18 living there. Most homes (52.7%) were married couples. Some homes had a single parent, either a mother (6.8%) or a father (4.1%). About 36.5% of homes were not families.
The average age of people in Montrose in 2010 was 49.3 years old.
- 17.3% of residents were under 18.
- 4.4% were between 18 and 24.
- 18.6% were between 25 and 44.
- 43.6% were between 45 and 64.
- 16% were 65 or older.
The town had slightly more males (51.3%) than females (48.7%).
See also
- In Spanish: Montrose (Virginia Occidental) para niños
