Fort Collins PUMA, CO

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2023 Population

146,549

1.14% 1-year growth

US Senator

Michael Bennet

Democratic Party

US Senator

John Hickenlooper

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

33.5

0.904% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

11.8%

0.414% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$92,202

5.24% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$570,700

8.15% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

67,763

40% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Fort Collins PUMA, CO had a population of 147k people with a median age of 33.5 and a median household income of $92,202. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Fort Collins PUMA, CO grew from 144,891 to 146,549, a 1.14% increase and its median household income grew from $87,615 to $92,202, a 5.24% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Fort Collins PUMA, CO are White (Non-Hispanic) (77.3%), Two+ (Hispanic) (6.8%), White (Hispanic) (4.01%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.92%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.09%).

11.1% of the households in Fort Collins PUMA, CO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.2% of the residents in Fort Collins PUMA, CO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Fort Collins PUMA, CO are Colorado State University-Fort Collins (7,956 degrees awarded in 2022), IBMC College-Fort Collins Campus (345 degrees), and Tuana European Beauty Academy (493910) (2 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Fort Collins PUMA, CO was $570,700, and the homeownership rate was 59.7%.

Most people in Fort Collins PUMA, CO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20 minutes. The average car ownership in Fort Collins PUMA, CO was 2 cars per household.

Fort Collins PUMA, CO borders Larimer PUMA, CO, Loveland PUMA, CO, and Weld Rural PUMA, CO.

United States Colorado

Population & Diversity

Fort Collins PUMA, CO is home to a population of 147k people, from which 96.2% are citizens. As of 2023, 7.63% of Fort Collins PUMA, CO residents were born outside of the country (11.2k people).

In 2023, there were 11.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (113k people) in Fort Collins PUMA, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9.96k Two+ (Hispanic) and 5.88k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Fort Collins PUMA, CO are Spanish (9,045 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (862 households), and Portuguese (741 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

67,461

Women

50.9%

65,140

Men

49.1%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 132,601 inhabitants, with 49.1% men, and 50.9% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

96.2%

2023 Citizenship

95.9%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.2% of Fort Collins PUMA, CO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Fort Collins PUMA, CO was 95.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Fort Collins PUMA, CO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Fort Collins PUMA, CO

White (Non-Hispanic)
113k ± 2.27k
Two+ (Hispanic)
9.96k ± 1.14k
White (Hispanic)
5.88k ± 826

13.4%

Hispanic Population

19.6k people

13.4% of the people in Fort Collins PUMA, CO are hispanic (19.6k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Fort Collins PUMA, CO as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,035 ± 1,099 people
India
581 ± 590 people
China
471 ± 532 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Fort Collins PUMA, CO was Mexico, the natal country of 2,035 Fort Collins PUMA, CO residents, followed by India with 581 and China with 471.

Foreign-Born Population

7.63%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

11.2k people

7.93%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

11.5k people

As of 2023, 7.63% of Fort Collins PUMA, CO residents (11.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Fort Collins PUMA, CO was 7.93%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Fort Collins PUMA, CO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
9,045 households (6.46%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
862 households (0.615%)
Portuguese
741 households (0.529%)

11.1% of the households in Fort Collins PUMA, CO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Fort Collins PUMA, CO was Spanish. 6.46% of the households in Fort Collins PUMA, CO reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
2,357 ± 420
Vietnam
1,735 ± 248
Gulf War (1990s)
740 ± 179

Fort Collins PUMA, CO has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.36 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Fort Collins PUMA, CO employs 67.8k people. The largest industries in Fort Collins PUMA, CO are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (6,574 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,710 people), and Construction (3,520 people), and the highest paying industries are Software publishing ($206,976), Agencies, brokerages, and other insurance related activities ($191,046), and Professional & commercial equipment & supplies merchant wholesalers ($151,892).

Males in Fort Collins PUMA, CO have an average income that is 1.41 times higher than the average income of females, which is $63,682. The income inequality in Fort Collins PUMA, CO (measured using the Gini index) is 0.489, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

50,843

Women

46.9%

57,570

Men

53.1%

The workforce of Fort Collins PUMA, CO in 2020 was 108,413 people, with 46.9% woman, and 53.1% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Fort Collins PUMA, CO.

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Occupations

67.8k

2022 Value

−40%

1 Year decline

± −40%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Fort Collins PUMA, CO declined at a rate of −40%, from 113k employees to 67.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Fort Collins PUMA, CO, are Retail salespersons (1,777 people), Software developers (1,771 people), and Other managers (1,702 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Fort Collins PUMA, CO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Colorado (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

67.8k

2022 Value

−40%

1 Year decline

± −40%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Fort Collins PUMA, CO declined at a rate of −40%, from 113k employees to 67.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Fort Collins PUMA, CO, are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (6,574 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,710 people), and Construction (3,520 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Fort Collins PUMA, CO, though some of these residents may live in Fort Collins PUMA, CO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$62,037

Median earning men ± $3,257

$40,548

Median earning women ± $1,923

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($90,203), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($89,375), and Public Administration ($87,910).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($100,469), Public Administration ($73,713), and Information ($66,625).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Colorado.

Y-Axis

1.73%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.87M people employed in Colorado. This represents a 1.73% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.9%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Colorado.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Colorado went to Kamala Harris with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper are the senators currently representing the state of Colorado. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Colorado is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Fort Collins PUMA, CO. Showing the available data for Colorado.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (54.1%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (43.1%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (1.12%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Colorado went to Kamala Harris with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Colorado for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Colorado

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Michael Bennet

Senator from Colorado

Assumed office on January 21, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Ken Salazar, who had become Secretary of the Interior.

John Hickenlooper

Senator from Colorado

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper are the senators currently representing Colorado.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Colorado over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Colorado

Colorado is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Colorado have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Fort Collins PUMA, CO awarded 8,303 degrees. The student population of Fort Collins PUMA, CO in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 14,921 male students and 18,899 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Fort Collins PUMA, CO are White (5,827 and 74.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (1,051 and 13.5%), Two or More Races (357 and 4.58%), and Asian (238 and 3.06%).

The largest universities in Fort Collins PUMA, CO by number of degrees awarded are Colorado State University-Fort Collins (7,956 and 95.8%), IBMC College-Fort Collins Campus (345 and 4.16%), and Tuana European Beauty Academy (493910) (2 and 0.0241%).

The most popular majors in Fort Collins PUMA, CO are General Business Administration & Management (981 and 11.8%), General Psychology (283 and 3.41%), and Business Family & Consumer Sciences (269 and 3.24%).

The median tuition cost in Fort Collins PUMA, CO for a public four year colleges is $9,903 for in-state students and $29,861 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Fort Collins PUMA, CO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 90.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 18.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 33,820 (44.1% men and 55.9% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 33,820 students enrolled in Fort Collins PUMA, CO, 44.1% men and 55.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 23,249 records, of which 55.6% were women and 44.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
651 degrees awarded
Business Family & Consumer Sciences
261 degrees awarded
General Psychology
256 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Fort Collins PUMA, CO was General Business Administration & Management with 651 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Fort Collins PUMA, CO according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
7,956 degrees awarded
IBMC College-Fort Collins Campus
345 degrees awarded
Tuana European Beauty Academy (493910)
2 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Colorado State University-Fort Collins with 7,956 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 3,567 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Fort Collins PUMA, CO, which is 0.753 times less than the 4,736 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 5,827 degrees mean that there were 5.54 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1,051 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private for-profit, 2-year ($14,760) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,656) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 0.542% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.224% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Fort Collins PUMA, CO in 2022 were Bachelors Degree (31.8k), Some college (26.1k), and Graduate Degree (19.8k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Fort Collins PUMA, CO was $570,700 in 2023, which is 1.88 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $527,700 to $570,700, a 8.15% increase. The homeownership rate in Fort Collins PUMA, CO is 59.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Fort Collins PUMA, CO have an average commute time of 20 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Fort Collins PUMA, CO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Fort Collins PUMA, CO is $92,202. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Fort Collins PUMA, CO was Castle Rock PUMA, CO with a value of $153,765, followed by Parker PUMA, CO and Highlands Ranch PUMA, CO, with respective values of $140,333 and $138,423.

Housing

Property

$570,700

Median Property Value 2023

±$8,123

$35,506

Median Property Taxes

±$1,284

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Fort Collins PUMA, CO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Fort Collins PUMA, CO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

59.7%

Homeownership

2023

68.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 59.7% of the housing units in Fort Collins PUMA, CO were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 60%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Fort Collins PUMA, CO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Fort Collins PUMA, CO was Castle Rock PUMA, CO with a value of $153,765, followed by Parker PUMA, CO and Highlands Ranch PUMA, CO, with respective values of $140,333 and $138,423.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Fort Collins PUMA, CO colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$92,202

Median Household Income

± $3,371

59.5k

Number of Households

± 1,857

In 2023, the median household income of the 59.5k households in Fort Collins PUMA, CO grew to $92,202 from the previous year's value of $87,615.

The following chart displays the households in Fort Collins PUMA, CO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.489

2022 Wage GINI in Fort Collins PUMA, CO

0.494

2021 Wage GINI in Fort Collins PUMA, CO

In 2022, the income inequality in Fort Collins PUMA, CO was 0.489 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.15% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Fort Collins PUMA, CO was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Fort Collins PUMA, CO in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Fort Collins PUMA, CO across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (63.9%)
Worked At Home (20.9%)
Carpooled (5.81%)

In 2023, 63.9% of workers in Fort Collins PUMA, CO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (20.9%) and those who carpooled to work (5.81%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Fort Collins PUMA, CO have a shorter commute time (20 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.12% of the workforce in Fort Collins PUMA, CO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Fort Collins PUMA, CO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Fort Collins PUMA, CO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Fort Collins PUMA, CO have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Fort Collins PUMA, CO (16.3k out of 138k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Fort Collins PUMA, CO is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.9% of the population of Fort Collins PUMA, CO has health coverage, with 57.7% on employee plans, 10.7% on Medicaid, 11.1% on Medicare, 14.3% on non-group plans, and 1.12% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Colorado see 1204 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.166% increase from the previous year (1202 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1183 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 234 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Colorado.

1,204 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Colorado

Primary care physicians in Colorado see an average of 1,204 patients per year. This represents a 0.166% increase from the previous year (1,202 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Colorado in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.6% under 18 years, 30.7% between 18 and 34 years, 33.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.1%

Uninsured

57.7%

Employer Coverage

10.7%

Medicaid

11.1%

Medicare

14.3%

Non-Group

1.12%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Fort Collins PUMA, CO declined by 4.36% from 5.33% to 5.1%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Fort Collins PUMA, CO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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