Demographics & People — Fruita, Colorado
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 13,578 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~14,000 |
| Median Age | 41.5 |
| Total Households | 5,146 |
| Family Households | 3,705 |
| Average Household Size | 2.62 |
| Diversity Index | 0.2026 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 11,649 |
| Black or African American | 162 |
| Asian | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,270 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 3,349 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,077 |
| Other groups | 2,849 |
| English | 2,028 |
| Irish | 1,671 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,597 |
| Italian | 1,144 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,102 |
| American | 860 |
| Scottish | 445 |
Language
| English Only | 12,350 |
| Spanish | 471 |
| Population 5+ | 12,833 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 1,133 |
| Population 18+ | 9,696 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.5 minutes |
| Work from Home | 10.3% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Fruita, Colorado.