Fruita, CO
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Fruita, Colorado Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
14,068
Unemployment
8.3%
Poverty
11.0%
Median Home
$245,100
Median Income
$50,800
Median Rent
$1,204
Fruita SnackAbility
8
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
4
Diversity
6
Safety
8
Amenities
8.5
Education
7
Commute
9
Fruita, CO Crime Report
173
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,274.5
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-45.67%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Fruita / 100k People |
Colorado / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 173 | 1,274.5 | 3,256.9 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 17 | 125.2 | 423.1 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.1 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 5 | 36.8 | 68.3 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 9 | 66.3 | 286.9 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 156 | 1,149.3 | 2,833.8 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 21 | 154.7 | 400.3 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 123 | 906.1 | 1,909.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 12 | 88.4 | 524.3 | 246.0 |
Fruita, CO Cost Of Living
104
Fruita's Overall Cost Of Living
Fruita's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Fruita | Colorado | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 112 | 100 | |
| Services | 99 | 104 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 119 | 103 | 100 | |
| Health | 105 | 103 | 100 | |
| Housing | 112 | 133 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 111 | 108 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 82 | 87 | 100 | |
Fruita, CO Photos
Rankings for Fruita in Colorado
Map Of Fruita, CO
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Population over time in Fruita
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 14,068 | 7.0% |
| 2019 | 13,145 | 0.8% |
| 2018 | 13,039 | 1.9% |
| 2017 | 12,790 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 12,750 | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 12,702 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 12,653 | 1.7% |
| 2013 | 12,444 | 2.6% |
| 2012 | 12,128 | 3.9% |
| 2011 | 11,676 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Fruita
| Race | Fruita | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.5% | 67.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 1.0% | 3.9% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 2.6% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 3.1% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.5% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 8.6% | 21.7% | 18.2% |
Gender in Fruita
| Gender | Fruita | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 49.7% | 50.8% |
| Male | 46.4% | 50.3% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Fruita for adults over 25
| Education | Fruita | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 29.0% | 21.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 31.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 26.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Fruita, Colorado
| Income | Fruita | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.9% | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.0% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 15.2% | 6.6% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.3% | 7.2% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 21.2% | 11.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.6% | 17.4% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.7% | 13.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.4% | 18.2% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.1% | 8.7% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 0.5% | 9.6% | 8.3% |
