Fort Collins, CO
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
165,609
Unemployment
5.4%
Poverty
16.3%
Median Home
$367,900
Median Income
$65,866
Median Rent
$1,346
Fort Collins SnackAbility
8
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
9
Affordability
4
Diversity
8
Safety
6
Amenities
9
Education
9
Commute
8.5
Fort Collins, CO Crime Report
4,084
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,389.9
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-3.51%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Fort Collins / 100k People |
Colorado / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 4,084 | 2,389.9 | 2,971.6 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 371 | 217.1 | 381.0 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 1 | 0.6 | 3.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 36 | 21.1 | 63.6 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 293 | 171.5 | 246.3 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 3,713 | 2,172.8 | 2,590.7 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 350 | 204.8 | 348.4 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 3,135 | 1,834.5 | 1,858.3 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 228 | 133.4 | 384.0 | 219.9 |
Fort Collins, CO Cost Of Living
109
Fort Collins's Overall Cost Of Living
Fort Collins's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Fort Collins | Colorado | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 109 | 110 | 100 | |
| Services | 104 | 103 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 84 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 98 | 104 | 100 | |
| Housing | 144 | 134 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 95 | 102 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 79 | 86 | 100 | |
Fort Collins, CO Photos
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Rankings for Fort Collins in Colorado
Map Of Fort Collins, CO
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Population over time in Fort Collins
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 165,609 | 1.9% |
| 2018 | 162,511 | 2.1% |
| 2017 | 159,150 | 1.2% |
| 2016 | 157,251 | 2.6% |
| 2015 | 153,292 | 2.4% |
| 2014 | 149,627 | 1.9% |
| 2013 | 146,822 | 1.7% |
| 2012 | 144,329 | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 142,332 | 1.6% |
| 2010 | 140,082 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Fort Collins
| Race | Fort Collins | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.9% | 68.1% | 60.7% |
| African American | 1.5% | 3.9% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 3.4% | 3.1% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 2.7% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 11.6% | 21.5% | 18.0% |
Gender in Fort Collins
| Gender | Fort Collins | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 49.7% | 50.8% |
| Male | 50.2% | 50.3% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Fort Collins for adults over 25
| Education | Fort Collins | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 15.0% | 21.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 32.0% | 26.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 17.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Fort Collins, Colorado
| Income | Fort Collins | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.0% | 4.8% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.7% | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.7% | 7.0% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.0% | 7.6% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.2% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.1% | 17.4% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.9% | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.8% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.9% | 8.2% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.6% | 8.8% | 7.7% |
