Fort Collins, Colorado
Quick Statistics
Fort Collins is a community in Larimer County, Colorado, home to about 170,229 people spread across 57.2 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $41,027 a year, and a typical home is worth about $577,900. About 69.0% of adults hold a college degree, and 93.5% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 18 percent over the past decade.
See how Fort Collins has changed over the past 15 years »
Among the Colorado towns GeoStat tracks, Fort Collins ranks number 4 of 472 in population, number 186 in median household income, number 136 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Fort Collins typically top out near 74°F in July, while January nights average about 11°F. The area sees roughly 174 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Timnath, CO | 5.4 mi. | 8,941 |
| 2. | Laporte, CO | 7.4 mi. | 1,771 |
| 3. | Loveland, CO | 9.1 mi. | 78,410 |
| 4. | Windsor, CO | 9.2 mi. | 37,914 |
| 5. | Severance, CO | 11.0 mi. | 10,130 |
| 6. | Wellington, CO | 11.0 mi. | 11,798 |
| 7. | Pierce, CO | 16.4 mi. | 1,201 |
| 8. | Ault, CO | 17.3 mi. | 2,425 |
What is the population of Fort Collins, Colorado?
Fort Collins has a population of about 170,229 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Fort Collins, Colorado in?
Fort Collins is located in Larimer County, Colorado.
What is the median home value in Fort Collins, Colorado?
The median home value in Fort Collins is about $577,900, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Fort Collins, Colorado?
The median personal income in Fort Collins is about $41,027 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Fort Collins, Colorado?
Since 1950, 33 tornadoes have been recorded in Larimer County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Fort Collins, Colorado?
Typical July highs run about 74 degrees and January lows about 11 degrees, with around 174 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
Use the menu on the left to find more detailed statistics on Fort Collins, Colorado.