The population of Fort Collins, CO was estimated to be 175,000 in 2022. The median age of the Fort Collins population is 29.9.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Fort Collins, CO is about the same as the national average. The median household income in Fort Collins is $70,528.
Fort Collins, CO Education
High School Graduate: 15%
Some College: 18%
Associates Degree: 9%
Bachelor's or Higher Degree: 58%
Workforce Participation Rates by Education
Less than High School: 60%
High School Graduate: 79%
Some College: 80%
Bachelor's Degree or Greater: 87%
Unemployment Rate by Education
Less than High School: 7%
High School Graduate: 6%
Some College: 5%
Bachelor's Degree or Greater: 3%
Estimated education data based on residents over 25 years old in Fort Collins, CO. Employment data based on residents age 25-64.
County: Larimer
Fort Collins Job Market
Fort Collins is a medium-sized city in Colorado with a population around 150,000. Home to Colorado State University, Fort Collins has a younger demographic and has attracted many companies in high-tech to the city. Top industries in Fort Collins include Professional and Business Services, Government, and Trade, Transportation, and Utilities. The job market in Fort Collins has been growing steadily. People like working in Fort Collins because of its many breweries, abundant nightlife, and outdoorsy atmosphere. Overall, average weekly wages for most occupations and cost of living are about the same in Fort Collins as they are in the rest of the US.