Montrose, Pennsylvania
Montrose: Borough in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, United States
About
Montrose is a city located in the county of Berks in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,617 and a population density of 1,253 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,464 inhabitants.
The city was created 213 years ago in 1811.
Quick Facts about Montrose
| Population : | 1,464 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Berks County |
| Postal code : | 18801 |
| Area : | 1.29 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,057 feet / 627 meters |
| Capital city : | Montrose is capital of Susquehanna County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1812 (213 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 03:05:34 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 1,135 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -10.45% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Montrose is located at 40°18'23"N 75°59'16"W (40.3064800, -75.9877100).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Montrose decreased by 10.45% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,617 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,614 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,600 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,574 | -1.65% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,558 | -1.03% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,542 | -1.04% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,519 | -1.51% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,503 | -1.06% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,487 | -1.08% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,477 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,464 | -0.89% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 5,566 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 5,928 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -6.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 5,640 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 5,927 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 25.1% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 21.4% |
| Female persons, % : | 53.9% |
| White only, percent : | 70.6% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 12.8% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.3% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 14.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 69.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 443 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 0.7% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 65.0% |
Montrose zip code is 18801.
County name: Susquehanna, County
fips: 42115
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 65.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $64,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $867 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $308 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $704 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,275 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.40 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 82.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 4.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 81.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 68.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 81.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 13.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 13.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 24.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 49.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 43.6% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 43,563 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 117,794 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $20,156 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $32,589 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $18,593 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 23.0% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 479 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 322 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 83 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 68 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 358 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 117 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 336 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 896.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 6.61 |
Schools in Montrose
College & universities near Montrose, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 491598 | European Medical School of Massage | Sinking Spring (PA) | 19608-1680 |
| 210775 | Alvernia University | Reading (PA) | 19607-1799 |
| 215594 | Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences | Reading (PA) | 19611 |
| 213534 | Platt College-Berks Technical Institute | Wyomissing (PA) | 19610-1168 |
| 490258 | American Barber Academy | Reading (PA) | 19611-2040 |
Stations (25)
Amtrak & bus stations near Montrose, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| COT | Coatesville | Third Ave. and Fleetwood St. | RAIL |
| PAR | Parkesburg | W. First and S. Culvert Streets | RAIL |
| LNC | Lancaster station | 53 McGovern Avenue | RAIL |
| DOW | Downingtown | West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave. | RAIL |
| EXT | Exton | 425 Walkertown Road | RAIL |
Post offices near Montrose
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Mohnton Post Office | Mohnton (PA) | 19540 |
| Shillington Post Office | Reading (PA) | 19607 |
| Sinking Spring Post Office | Reading (PA) | 19608 |
| Wyomissing Post Office | Reading (PA) | 19610 |
| Downtown Reading Post Office | Reading (PA) | 19601 |
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Other cities in Berks County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Berks County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 88,217 | The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania. |
| Muhlenberg | 20,331 | Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania |
| Bloomsburg | 13,749 | Town in Columbia County, Pennsylvania |
| Wyomissing | 10,605 | City in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Maxatawny | 7,202 | Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania |
| Longswamp | 5,777 | Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania |
| Shillington | 5,300 | Village and civil parish in Bedfordshire, UK |
| Colebrookdale | 5,136 | Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania |
| Birdsboro | 5,128 | Borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Kutztown | 5,070 | City in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Whitfield | 4,733 | Town in Pennsylvania, USA |
| Hamburg | 4,445 | Borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| West Reading | 4,294 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Lorane | 4,236 | Census designated place |
| Reiffton | 4,178 | Census designated place |
| Sinking Spring | 4,095 | Borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Montrose distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
