Demographics & People — Fort Collins, Colorado
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 169,705 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~171,500 |
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| Median Age | 30.9 |
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| Total Households | 70,782 |
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| Family Households | 36,186 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.27 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.299 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 138,580 |
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| Black or African American | 2,358 |
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| Asian | 5,679 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 20,943 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 38,224 |
| Other groups | 35,705 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 34,100 |
| English | 23,314 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 20,870 |
| Irish | 20,859 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 14,524 |
| Italian | 9,553 |
| European | 6,608 |
| Scottish | 5,943 |
Language
| English Only | 147,231 |
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| Spanish | 8,582 |
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| Population 5+ | 163,145 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 7,241 |
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| Population 18+ | 139,648 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 19.5 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 22.0% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Fort Collins, Colorado.
