NW Twin Cities

21.2 percent of Montrose residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2018, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The percentage of unemployed residents was less than the statewide total of 30.3 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Montrose population reached 2,179.

Out of 1,718 people who had a job, 6 were employed in the Armed Forces and 1,712 belonged to the civilian labor force.

The total unemployment numbers include residents of all ages who are not working.

Employment status	Number of people	Percentage of population
Not employed	461	21.2
Employed	1,718	78.8
Employed in civilian labor force	1,712	78.6
Employed in armed forces	6	0.28