Fruita, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Mesa County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
13,578
Population
1,695/sq mi density
$77,680
Median Income
$35,121 per capita
$361,500
Home Value
$486,184 Zillow
$1,275
Median Rent
27.6% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
14
Violent Crime/100K
796 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$77,680 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$361,500 home value, $1,275/mo rent
F
Safety
1.1 / 5.0
14 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
13,578
Census 2023
Population Density
1,695
per square mile
Land Area
8.0
square miles (20.7 km²)
Median Age
40.8 yrs
5% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
47.6%
Male
52.4%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 85.8% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 1.2% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 9.4% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.3% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 3.3% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
85.8%
Black
1.2%
Hispanic
9.4%
Asian
0.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 96.2% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 6.3% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
96.2%
Spanish
6.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
0.7%
Veterans
12.4%
107% above US avg (6%)
Disability
13.4%
3% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
94.1%
3% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
5.9%
31% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.440
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 13,578 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,695 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 8.0 sq mi |
| Median Age | 40.8 years |
Gender
| Male | 47.6% |
| Female | 52.4% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 85.8% |
| Black or African American | 1.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.4% |
| Asian | 0.3% |
Language
| English Only | 96.2% |
| Spanish | 6.3% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 0.7% |
| Veterans | 12.4% |
| Disability | 13.4% |
| Health Insurance | 94.1% |
| Uninsured | 5.9% |
| Broadband Access | 87.2% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.440 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 3, Metro / under 250K |