Fruitvale is a CDP located in Mesa County Colorado. Fruitvale has a 2024 population of 8,080. Fruitvale is currently growing at a rate of 0.36% annually but its population has decreased by -3.26% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,352 in 2020.
The average household income in Fruitvale is $88,361 with a poverty rate of 8.46%. The median age in Fruitvale is 40.4 years: 39.1 years for males, and 41.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fruitvale was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,956 | 86.71% |
| Two or more races | 899 | 11.21% |
| Other race | 96 | 1.2% |
| Native American | 54 | 0.67% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.21% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,237 | 2.48 | 94 | 6 |
| Married | 1,839 | 3.04 | 94 | 6 |
| Non Family | 1,002 | 1.31 | 93.5 | 6.5 |
| Female | 279 | 2.73 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 117 | 3.15 | 83.8 | 16.2 |
2.93
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
94.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 201 | 3.48% |
| Associates Degree | 537 | 9.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,115 | 19.28% |
| Graduate Degree | 391 | 6.76% |
| High School Graduate | 2,114 | 36.56% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 156 | 2.7% |
| Some College | 1,269 | 21.94% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,025 | 4,795 | 1,287 |
| 2+ Races | 529 | 479 | 160 |
| Hispanic | 470 | 396 | 171 |
| Other Race | 78 | 27 | 11 |
| Native American | 54 | 36 | 19 |
| Asian | 17 | 9 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.42%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 36.38%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $68,638 | $68,482 | $68,795 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,875 | $83,477 | $54,205 |
| High School Graduate | $36,422 | $46,425 | $33,725 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,176 | $34,769 | $33,375 |
| Overall | $47,051 | $59,032 | $38,571 |
| Some College | $49,444 | $54,345 | $42,765 |
$47,051
Average Earnings
$59,032
Average Male
$38,571
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.56% of Fruitvale residents speak only English, while 2.44% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.83% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,774 | 503 | 7.43% |
| Hispanic | 884 | 175 | 19.8% |
| Multiple | 899 | 155 | 17.24% |
| Other | 96 | 10 | 10.42% |
8.46%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.62%
Male Poverty Rate
10.25%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fruitvale is Hispanic, with 19.8% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fruitvale is White, with 7.43% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.4%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.73%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.75%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.69% |
| High School | 8.7% |
| Some College | 2.77% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1.68% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 25.3% |
| Female Unemployed | 10.31% |
| Female Employed | 4.41% |
| Male Employed | 3.7% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $87,399 | $103,026 |
| Households | $71,747 | $88,361 |
| Married Families | $97,642 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,802 | $51,490 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.7%
Male Marriage Rate
56.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
728
Number of Veterans
665
Male Veterans
63
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 372 |
| First Gulf War | 118 |
| Second Gulf War | 80 |
| Korea | 62 |
| World War II | 7 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 256 |
| 65 to 74 | 215 |
| 35 to 54 | 125 |
| 55 to 64 | 116 |
| 18 to 34 | 16 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 701 | 12.77% |
| 2+ Races | 27 | 4.91% |
| Hispanic | 21 | 4.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.47%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.3%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.2%
Labor Force Participation
60.4%
Employment Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
60.78%
Born in Fruitvale
97.52%
Native Born
2.48%
Foreign Born
0.6%
Non Citizen
1.88%
Naturalized
97.52% of Fruitvale residents were born in the United States, with 60.78% having been born in Colorado. 0.6% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8,080 | 29 | 0.36% |
| 2023 | 8,051 | 29 | 0.36% |
| 2022 | 8,022 | 139 | 1.76% |
| 2021 | 7,883 | -469 | -5.62% |
| 2020 | 8,352 | 478 | 6.07% |
| 2019 | 7,874 | -147 | -1.83% |
| 2018 | 8,021 | 236 | 3.03% |
| 2017 | 7,785 | -69 | -0.88% |
| 2016 | 7,854 | 396 | 5.31% |
| 2015 | 7,458 | -964 | -11.45% |
| 2014 | 8,422 | -77 | -0.91% |
| 2013 | 8,499 | 326 | 3.99% |
| 2012 | 8,173 | 148 | 1.84% |
| 2011 | 8,025 | 350 | 4.56% |
| 2010 | 7,675 | 0 | 0% |