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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Fruita

Colorado · 4,045 residents · 8.009 sq mi
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Fruita has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,828. Population has fallen 38% since 2000, a loss of 2,433 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $49,600. Households here earn about 34% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

4,045
−38%vs 2000
vs 6,478 in 2000
1990 – 2025
505 / sq mi
−38%vs 2000
vs 809 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.2
−9%vs 2000
vs 36.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K6K9K12K15K1990201020202024Fruita
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,828
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $32,929 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,355
−48%vs 2000
vs $16,024 in 2000
US average: $14,340
16.5%
+3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$49,600
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $101,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$328
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $522 in 2000
US average: $450
61.8%
−12.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.8% in 2000
38.2% rent
2.5
−19%vs 2000
vs 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(5,525)
Black0.4%(24)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(773)
Asian0.3%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.2%(1,829)
1990
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(3,775)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino15%(608)
Asian0.4%(18)
Other6.2%(252)
Diversity Score40.2%(1,627)
40
+42%vs 2000
vs 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.3%
−5.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
66.3%
−14.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.2%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.7 min
+86%vs 2000
vs 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fruita, Colorado?

Fruita, Colorado has about 4,045 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Fruita, Colorado?

The typical household in Fruita, Colorado earns about $19,828 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fruita, Colorado expensive?

In Fruita, Colorado, the median home is worth about $49,600, and the typical rent is about $328 a month.

How educated are people in Fruita, Colorado?

About 10.3% of adults age 25 and over in Fruita, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fruita, Colorado?

About 16.5% of people in Fruita, 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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