Larimer County, CO

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2024 Population

367,368

US Senator

Michael Bennet

Democratic Party

US Senator

John Hickenlooper

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

36.8

0.546% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

11.2%

0.925% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$93,765

2.63% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$569,100

6.93% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

196,170

0.704% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Larimer County, 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.

97.4% of the residents in Larimer County, CO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Larimer County, CO are Colorado State University-Fort Collins (7,794 degrees awarded in 2023), IBMC College-Fort Collins Campus (249 degrees), and Cheeks Beauty Academy (381699) (27 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Larimer County, CO was $569,100, and the homeownership rate was 64%.

Most people in Larimer County, CO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Larimer County, CO was 2 cars per household.

Larimer County, CO borders Boulder County, CO, Grand County, CO, Jackson County, CO, Weld County, CO, Albany County, WY, and Laramie County, WY.

About the photo: Overlooking Beaver Meadows

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Population & Diversity

Larimer County, CO is home to a population of 367k people, from which 97.4% are citizens. As of 2024, 5.52% of Larimer County, CO residents were born outside of the country (20.3k people).

In 2024, there were 12.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (291k people) in Larimer County, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 23.1k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 11.7k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.4%

2024 Citizenship

97.4%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 97.4% of Larimer County, CO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Larimer County, CO was 97.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Larimer County, CO

White (Non-Hispanic)
291k ± 821
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
23.1k ± 1.42k
White (Hispanic)
11.7k ± 1.28k

12.9%

Hispanic Population

47.5k people

12.9% of the people in Larimer County, CO are hispanic (47.5k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Larimer County, CO as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Colorado.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
203,143 ± 10,870 people
India
22,453 ± 3,672 people
China
17,281 ± 3,223 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Colorado was Mexico, the natal country of 203,143 Colorado residents, followed by India with 22,453 and China with 17,281.

Foreign-Born Population

5.52%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

20.3k people

5.35%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

19.5k people

As of 2024, 5.52% of Larimer County, CO residents (20.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Larimer County, CO was 5.35%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
5,914 ± 578
Gulf War (2001-)
5,638 ± 726
Gulf War (1990s)
2,008 ± 306

Larimer County, CO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.05 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Larimer County, CO.

Economy

The economy of Larimer County, CO employs 196k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Larimer County, CO were Health Care & Social Assistance (24,867 people), Educational Services (24,081 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (23,108 people), and the highest paying industries were Management of Companies & Enterprises ($147,898), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($106,801), and Utilities ($84,528).

Employment

Occupations

196k

2024 Value

± 3,800

0.704%

1 Year growth

± 2.74%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Larimer County, CO grew at a rate of 0.704%, from 195k employees to 196k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Larimer County, CO, are Management Occupations (26,450 people), Sales & Related Occupations (19,368 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (17,622 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Larimer County, CO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

196k

2024 Value

± 3,800

0.704%

1 Year growth

± 2.74%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Larimer County, CO grew at a rate of 0.704%, from 195k employees to 196k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Larimer County, CO, are Health Care & Social Assistance (24,867 people), Educational Services (24,081 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (23,108 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Larimer County, CO, though some of these residents may live in Larimer County, CO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$63,315

Median earning men ± $1,982

$42,145

Median earning women ± $883

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($100,622), Public Administration ($91,506), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($87,495).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($75,064), Wholesale Trade ($68,036), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,436).

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.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

1,298
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
950
Construction
762
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$1.21M
Wholesale Trade
$1.17M
Health Care and Social Assistance
$1.07M
Manufacturing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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 Larimer County, 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

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Colorado.

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.

Education

In 2023, universities in Larimer County, CO awarded 8,083 degrees. The student population of Larimer County, CO in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 14,963 male students and 18,922 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Larimer County, CO are White (5,692 and 73.9%), Hispanic or Latino (1,116 and 14.5%), Two or More Races (358 and 4.65%), and Asian (240 and 3.12%).

The largest universities in Larimer County, CO by number of degrees awarded are Colorado State University-Fort Collins (7,794 and 96.4%), IBMC College-Fort Collins Campus (249 and 3.08%), and Cheeks Beauty Academy (381699) (27 and 0.334%).

The most popular majors in Larimer County, CO are General Business Administration & Management (974 and 12%), General Psychology (312 and 3.86%), and Business Family & Consumer Sciences (271 and 3.35%).

The median tuition cost in Larimer County, CO for a public four year colleges is $10,299 for in-state students and $31,055 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Larimer County, CO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 89.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 16.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 33,885 (44.2% men and 55.8% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 33,885 students enrolled in Larimer County, CO, 44.2% men and 55.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 22,986 records, of which 55.6% were women and 44.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Business Family & Consumer Sciences
257 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
679 degrees awarded
General Psychology
284 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Larimer County, CO was Business Family & Consumer Sciences with 257 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
7,794 degrees awarded
IBMC College-Fort Collins Campus
249 degrees awarded
Cheeks Beauty Academy (381699)
27 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Colorado State University-Fort Collins with 7,794 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 3,384 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Larimer County, CO, which is 0.72 times less than the 4,699 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 5,692 degrees mean that there were 5.1 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1,116 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 ($15,120) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,710) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Larimer County, CO was $569,100 in 2024, which is 1.71 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $532,200 to $569,100, a 6.93% increase. The homeownership rate in Larimer County, CO is 64%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Larimer County, CO have an average commute time of 23.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Larimer County, CO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

In 2025, 16.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Larimer County, CO. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 2.4%.

Housing

Property

$569,100

Median Property Value 2024

±$7,549

$98,737

Median Property Taxes

±$2,379

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 Larimer County, CO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

64%

Homeownership

2024

70.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 64% of the housing units in Larimer County, CO were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 64.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Larimer County, CO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

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

$93,765

Median Household Income

± $1,936

154k

Number of Households

± 3,173

In 2024, the median household income of the 154k households in Larimer County, CO grew to $93,765 from the previous year's value of $91,364.

The following chart displays the households in Larimer County, 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 $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Larimer County, CO is from Colorado.

0.462

2023 Wage GINI in Colorado

0.464

2022 Wage GINI in Colorado

In 2023, the income inequality in Colorado was 0.462 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.304% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Colorado was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Colorado in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Colorado across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (66.3%)
Worked At Home (21.4%)
Carpooled (5.64%)

In 2024, 66.3% of workers in Larimer County, CO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (21.4%) and those who carpooled to work (5.64%).

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

23.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Larimer County, CO have a shorter commute time (23.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.18% of the workforce in Larimer County, CO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2025, 16.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Larimer County, CO. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 2.4%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

11.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Larimer County, CO (40k out of 357k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. 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 Larimer County, 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.

Children in Poverty

In 2025, 7.7% of the children was living in poverty in Larimer County, CO. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 5.7%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children 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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 201 in Larimer County, CO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 34.5 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

Health

94.4% of the population of Larimer County, CO has health coverage, with 53.3% on employee plans, 11.9% on Medicaid, 13.4% on Medicare, 14.4% on non-group plans, and 1.37% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Larimer County, CO see 1,204 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,204 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1179 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 183 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,204 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Larimer County, CO

Primary care physicians in Larimer County, CO see an average of 1,204 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,204 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.1% under 18 years, 27.3% between 18 and 34 years, 35.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.63%

Uninsured

53.3%

Employer Coverage

11.9%

Medicaid

13.4%

Medicare

14.4%

Non-Group

1.37%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Larimer County, CO declined by 1.41% from 5.71% to 5.63%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2025, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 36 in Larimer County, CO.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Larimer County, CO.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 21.1% in Larimer County, CO.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Larimer County, CO.