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Fraser

Colorado · 1,400 residents · 3.457 sq mi
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Fraser has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,865. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 54% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $295,100. Households here earn about 26% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,400
+54%since 2000
from 910 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
405 / sq mi
+54%since 2000
from 263 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.9
+15%since 2000
from 31.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4207741K1K2K1990201020202024Fraser
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,865
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,173 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,076
+51%since 2000
from $20,628 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade16.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services12.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade1.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$295,100
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $180,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,145
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $639 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
48.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 45.4% in 2000
51.1% rent
Afford Score
5.3
+11%since 2000
from 4.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(841)
Black0.9%(8)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(30)
Asian0.8%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.2%(111)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(1,191)
Black0.6%(8)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(135)
Asian0.7%(10)
Other2.5%(35)
Diversity Score30.5%(427)
Diversity Score
31
+150%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 37.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 95.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+68%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
56.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
19.8%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
89.3%
+11.7 ptssince 2011
from 77.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.8%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
65.0%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Female
35.0%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Foreign born
15.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
23.4%
−47.7 ptssince 2013
from 71.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fraser, Colorado?

Fraser, Colorado has about 1,400 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fraser, Colorado?

The typical household in Fraser, Colorado earns about $55,865 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fraser, Colorado expensive?

In Fraser, Colorado, the median home is worth about $295,100, and the typical rent is about $1,145 a month.

How educated are people in Fraser, Colorado?

About 34.0% of adults age 25 and over in Fraser, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fraser, Colorado?

About 11.5% of people in Fraser, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fraser, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Fraser, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 862 residents, a change of about 160 percent over that period.

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