Demographic Information#
General Population Characteristics#
Demographics are the most recent statistical characteristics of a population. These types of data are used widely in public policy. Commonly examined demographics include gender, race, age, disabilities, mobility, home ownership, employment status, and even location. Demographic trends describe the historical changes in demographics in a population over time (for example, the average age of a population may increase or decrease over time). Both distributions and trends of values within a demographic variable are of interest. Demographics are about the population of a region and the culture of the people there. Please note, collegiate students, residing in city limits, are included in this data.
| Characteristic | Amount | Source, Date |
|---|---|---|
| Square Miles | 57.16 | City of Fort Collins, March 1, 2017 |
| Street Centerline Miles | 557 | City of Fort Collins, 2017 |
| Street Lane Miles | 1922 | City of Fort Collins, 2017 |
| Estimated Housing Units | 72,761 | City of Fort Collins, December 31, 2021 |
| Estimated Population | 172,321 | City of Fort Collins, December 31, 2021 |
| Employment | 167,250 | Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates, September 2021 |
| Median Age | 29.3 | American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2015-2019 |
| Median Household Income | $65,866 | American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2015-2019 |
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Education Level (approximate percentage of population with completion of 4 or more years of college education) |
55.5% | American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2015-2019 |
Links To Regional Demographic Data#
City's Geographical Information Systems - Several online mapping applications are available to create your own maps. For example, you can find out traffic counts, or what kind of zoning the lot next door has. These applications have been developed by the City's GIS Division in order to provide citizens and staff access to GIS data.
Larimer County Compass - Contains a variety of data about important social, economic and environmental issues in Larimer County. There are nine categories providing measures of community- and county-wide progress and comparing local data to Colorado and the United States. In addition to statistics, Compass posts reports and studies about our county and provides links to many additional sources of local and national data. Information is constantly being added and updated, making Compass a continuous living report on the quality of life in Larimer County.
Northern Colorado Commercial Association of Realtors (NCCAR) - This site features an online, searchable database of commercial properties for sale or lease in Northern Colorado.
State Demography Office (DOLA) - Responsible for population data needed by state agencies.