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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Fruita

Colorado · 6,478 residents · 8.009 sq mi
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Fruita has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,929. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 60% since 1990. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $101,600. Households here earn about 30% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,478
+60%since 1990
from 4,045 in 1990
1990 – 2025
809 / sq mi
+60%since 1990
from 505 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.5
+10%since 1990
from 33.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K6K9K12K15K1990201020202024Fruita
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,929
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,828 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,024
+92%since 1990
from $8,355 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.9%
−3.6 ptssince 1990
from 16.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$101,600
+55%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $49,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$522
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $328 in 1990
US average: $602
73.8%
+12.0 ptssince 1990
from 61.8% in 1990
26.2% rent
3.1
+23%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(3,775)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino15%(608)
Asian0.4%(18)
Diversity Score40.2%(1,627)
2000
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(5,525)
Black0.4%(24)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(773)
Asian0.3%(19)
Diversity Score28.2%(1,829)
28
−30%since 1990
from 40 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.8%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 10.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.1%
+14.8 ptssince 1990
from 66.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.8%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.6 min
−46%since 1990
from 19.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 6,478 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Fruita, Colorado?

The typical household in Fruita, Colorado earns about $32,929 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 $101,600, and the typical rent is about $522 a month.

How educated are people in Fruita, Colorado?

About 15.8% 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 12.9% of people in Fruita, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fruita, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Fruita, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,433 residents, a change of about 60 percent over that period.

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

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