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Fort Garland

Colorado · 464 residents · 0.376 sq mi
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Fort Garland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,107. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $204,000. The poverty rate of 37.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 48% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 124%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
464
+7%since 2000
from 432 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,234 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,149 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.2
+23%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
3644304965626282000201020202024Fort Garland
2024446
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,107
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,929 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2023
Per capita income
$12,393
+31%since 2000
from $9,470 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
8.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
37.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 31.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance26.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Information20.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services20.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$204,000
+124%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$493
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $339 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
31.2% rent
Afford Score
5.2
+63%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
2000 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic24.3%(105)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino72.2%(312)
Asian1.2%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.9%(211)
2020
White, non-Hispanic20%(93)
Black1.7%(8)
Hispanic / Latino71.1%(330)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score46.6%(216)
Diversity Score
47
−5%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.6%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.1%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 61.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.9 min
+24%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.3%
+29.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.2%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.9%
−17.9 ptssince 2011
from 77.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
5.8%
−49.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
53.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
6.3%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.4%
−53.1 ptssince 2013
from 62.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Garland, Colorado?

Fort Garland, Colorado has about 464 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fort Garland, Colorado?

The typical household in Fort Garland, Colorado earns about $39,107 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Garland, Colorado expensive?

In Fort Garland, Colorado, the median home is worth about $204,000, and the typical rent is about $493 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Garland, Colorado?

About 1.6% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Garland, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fort Garland, Colorado?

About 37.9% of people in Fort Garland, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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