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Fruita

Colorado · 13,395 residents · 8.009 sq mi
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Fruita has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,800. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 6,917 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $245,100. Households here earn about 32% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,395
+107%since 2000
from 6,478 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,672 / sq mi
+107%since 2000
from 809 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.2
+7%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K6K9K12K15K1990201020202024Fruita
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,800
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,929 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,047
+44%since 2000
from $16,024 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$245,100
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $101,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,204
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $522 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
22.8% rent
Afford Score
4.8
+56%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(10,916)
Black0.5%(73)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(1,585)
Asian0.6%(80)
Other4.4%(589)
Diversity Score38%(5,094)
Diversity Score
38
+35%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.1%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+80%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.7%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 69.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.3%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.1%
−78.3 ptssince 2013
from 87.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fruita, Colorado?

Fruita, Colorado has about 13,395 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fruita, Colorado?

The typical household in Fruita, Colorado earns about $50,800 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 $245,100, and the typical rent is about $1,204 a month.

How educated are people in Fruita, Colorado?

About 21.6% 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 11.0% 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 9,350 residents, a change of about 231 percent over that period.

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