Fort Collins

Situated next to the Front Range foothills and on the Cache La Poudre River, Fort Collins is the fourth largest city in Colorado.

Welcome to Fort Collins

Living in Fort Collins

Situated next to the Front Range foothills and on the Cache La Poudre River, Fort Collins is the fourth largest city in Colorado. With 300 days of sunshine, snow-capped mountains, picturesque lakes, and scenic hiking trails it is hard to deny that locals like to get outdoors here all year round. Wherever you live in Fort Collins you will be near many parks and outdoor recreation areas!
 

Fort Collins Community and Neighborhoods

Fort Collins is a vibrant city full of neighborhood eateries, breweries, and boutiques and is home to Colorado State University. There is a lot of new construction going on in Fort Collins, but you will still find areas of town that are historical and classic. Old Town Fort Collins has a new, urban vibe that is surrounded by suburban neighborhood areas. The well-preserved downtown Fort Collins is home to many community events and festivals year-round.

Overview for Fort Collins, CO

166,788 people live in Fort Collins, where the median age is 30 and the average individual income is $38,949. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

166,788

Total Population

30 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$38,949

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Fort Collins, CO

Fort Collins has 67,270 households, with an average household size of 2.36. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Fort Collins do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 166,788 people call Fort Collins home. The population density is 2,914.67 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

166,788

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

30

Median Age

50.59 / 49.41%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
67,270

Total Households

2.36

Average Household Size

$38,949

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Fort Collins, CO

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Primary Schools ()
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The following schools are within or nearby Fort Collins. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
Fort Collins High School
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
4/5
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
5/5
Werner Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
Linton Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
Liberty Common Charter School
PUBLIC
K - 12th
5/5
Zach Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
Fossil Ridge High School
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
5/5
PUBLIC
K - 8th
No rating available
Mountain Sage Community School
PUBLIC
K - 8th
4/5
PRIVATE
PreK - K
No rating available
Academy of Arts and Knowledge Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
3/5
Kruse Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
5/5
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
3/5
Irish Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
2/5
Riffenburgh Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
4/5
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
4/5
Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
5/5
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
4/5
PUBLIC
K - 12th
4/5
Beebe Christian School
PRIVATE
1st - 8th
No rating available
Rivendell School Of Northern Colorado
PRIVATE
PreK - 5th
No rating available
Colorado Early College Fort Collins
PUBLIC
6th - 12th
4/5
Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado
PUBLIC
K - 6th
No rating available
McGraw Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
4/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
3/5
Putnam Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
3/5
Harris Bilingual Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
4/5
Lopez Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
4/5
Johnson Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
4/5
Olander Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
4/5
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
4/5
Coyote Ridge Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
4/5
PRIVATE
PreK - K
No rating available
Axis International Academy
PUBLIC
PreK - 8th
No rating available
Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins West
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
No rating available
Beattie Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
4/5
Bennett Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
4/5
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
3/5
O'Dea Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
3/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
4/5
Tavelli Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
4/5
Traut Core Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
5/5
Shepardson Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
3/5
Ridgeview Classical Charter Schools
PUBLIC
K - 12th
4/5
PUBLIC
6th - 12th
No rating available
Polaris Expeditionary Learning School
PUBLIC
K - 12th
4/5
Fort Collins Montessori School
PUBLIC
PreK - 6th
No rating available
Compass Community Collaborative School
PUBLIC
6th - 12th
2/5
Cornerstone Christian School
PRIVATE
6th - 11th
No rating available
St Joseph Catholic School
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available

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