Demographics:
The median annual income:
Cortez: $54,247
Montezuma County: $63,005
Labor Force (Montezuma County):
12,380 people in the labor force
5.4% unemployment rate
Population:
Cortez: approximately 9,000
Montezuma County: approximately 26,500
Age distribution:
| Percent of Population | City of Cortez | Montezuma County |
|---|
| Under 18 | 23% | 20% |
| 18 - 24 | 8% | 6% |
25 - 54
Primary Workforce | 36% | 34% |
| 55 - 64 | 11% | 14% |
| Over 65 | 21% | 26% |
| MEDIAN AGE | 36.4 | 44.5 |
Education:
High School Diploma / Equivalent: 53.4%
Some College or Associates Degree: 33%
Bachelor’s Degree: 20%
Post Bachelor Degree: 10%
Households:
Total: 3,816
Persons per household: 2.31
Gender:
Male: 47%
Female: 53%
Updated February 2026, Source: Region 9 Dashboard