Demographic Info and Trends

General Population Characteristics

Students residing in city limits are included in this data.

Characteristic	Amount	Source, Date
Square Miles	55.58	City of Fort Collins
Street Miles	492	City of Fort Collins, 2006
Projected Housing Units	60,503	US Census, 2010
Estimated Population	143,986	US Census, 2010
Average Annual Population Growth Rate	1.9%	US Census, 2010
Median Age	27.9	American Community Survey. 2009
Median Family Income	$74,596	American Community Survey. 2009
Median Household Income	$47,843	American Community Survey. 2009
Education Level - approximate percentage of population with completion of 4 or more years of college education	49.4%	American Community Survey. 2009

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Trends 2006 76 pgs, 1.39m

Trends

Trends is a compilation of pertinent economic and social data of Fort Collins. It is divided into four sections: business, labor and income, development trends, and demographics. Trends is most helpful for people who need to do an assessment of local conditions and resources. It is used by everyone from social service providers... to realtors... to business interests exploring local market potential. This issue of Trends contains information through the year 2006, when available, and includes primary data sources.

Links to Regional Demographic Data

	City's Geographical Information Systems - Several online mapping applications are available to create your own maps. For example, you can find out traffic counts, or what kind of zoning the lot next door has. These applications have been developed by the City's GIS Division in order to provide citizens and staff access to GIS data.
	Larimer County Compass - Contains a variety of data about important social, economic and environmental issues in Larimer County. There are nine categories providing measures of community- and county-wide progress and comparing local data to Colorado and the United States. In addition to statistics, Compass posts reports and studies about our county and provides links to many additional sources of local and national data. Information is constantly being added and updated, making Compass a continuous living report on the quality of life in Larimer County.
	Northern Colorado Commercial Association of Realtors (NCCAR) - This site features an online, searchable database of commercial properties for sale or lease in Northern Colorado.
	Northern Colorado Economic Development Corporation (NCEDC) - A 501(c) 6 designated, public/private, not-for-profit corporation serving Northern Colorado. The focus of the NCEDC is to leverage public and private funds to strengthen existing employers, support expansion projects, provide critical research for decision-making, and recruit new employers who create primary jobs, invest capital, and add vitality to the economy. The organization has many investors from various sectors of the community and is served by a 27-member Board of Directors, CEO, and staff that work closely with local resources and business service providers.
	State Demography Office (DOLA) - Responsible for population data needed by state agencies.