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Fort Lupton

Colorado · 7,955 residents · 12.954 sq mi
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Fort Lupton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,056. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $284,100. At a median age of 34.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,955
+17%since 2000
from 6,787 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
614 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 524 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.8
+20%since 2000
from 28.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K7K8K9K1990201020202024Fort Lupton
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,056
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,917 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,555
+82%since 2000
from $15,649 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.1%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$284,100
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $129,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$953
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $616 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
29.8% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+36%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic49.9%(3,385)
Black0.3%(20)
Hispanic / Latino47.4%(3,216)
Asian0.7%(49)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.7%(4,326)
2020
White, non-Hispanic40.1%(3,187)
Black0.5%(43)
Hispanic / Latino55.3%(4,396)
Asian0.4%(34)
Other2.5%(196)
Diversity Score65.2%(5,187)
Diversity Score
65
+2%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.0%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
+62%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 69.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.2%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Female
47.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Foreign born
12.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.0%
−66.8 ptssince 2013
from 77.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Lupton, Colorado?

Fort Lupton, Colorado has about 7,955 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fort Lupton, Colorado earns about $66,056 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Lupton, Colorado expensive?

In Fort Lupton, Colorado, the median home is worth about $284,100, and the typical rent is about $953 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Lupton, Colorado?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Lupton, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fort Lupton, Colorado?

About 6.7% of people in Fort Lupton, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fort Lupton, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Fort Lupton, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,793 residents, a change of about 54 percent over that period.

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

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