Time Zone: Montezuma County lies in the Mountain Time Zone (MST/MDT) and observes daylight saving time.
The community of Cortez is the Seat for Montezuma County.
Montezuma County was founded April 16, 1889 and was created by taking area from County.
From the Census Estimates for 2009, <1> Montezuma had a population of 25,368 people. This is an increase of 6.45% since the last Census (which gave a population of 23,830 people in 2000).
At the time of the 2000 Census, Montezuma represented 0.55% of the total population of Colorado, making it the state's 19th most populous county (out of 64 counties).
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 25,535 | +7.15% | +0.66% since 2009 |
2009 | 25,368 | +6.45% | +0.87% since 2008 |
2008 | 25,150 | +5.54% | +0.17% since 2007 |
2007 | 25,108 | +5.36% | |
--- | | | 2000 | 23,830 | The Last Census |
More information can be found on the Montezuma County Census Page for Montezuma County. .
Below are some of the communities located in Montezuma County (for more communities, please visit our Nearby Page for Montezuma County):
Community | 2009 Population | 2000 Population | Change (2009vs. 2000) |
Cortez | 8,632 | 7,977 | 8.21% increase |
Mancos | 1,260 | 1,119 | 12.6% increase |
Dolores | 916 | 857 | 6.88% increase |
Websites for Montezuma County
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