Fruita, Colorado Population 2022
Fruita is a city located in Mesa County Colorado. Fruita has a 2020 population of 13,805. Fruita is currently growing at a rate of 0.80% annually and its population has increased by 9.16% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,647 in 2010.
The average household income in Fruita is $62,179 with a poverty rate of 10.99%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,204 per month, and the median house value is $245,100. The median age in Fruita is 38.4 years, 36.4 years for males, and 41.6 years for females.
Fruita Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fruitawas:
- White: 91.61%
- Native American: 2.93%
- Two or more races: 2.09%
- Other race: 1.82%
- Black or African American: 1.01%
- Asian: 0.55%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,887 | 91.61% |
| Black or African American | 142 | 1.01% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 412 | 2.93% |
| Asian | 77 | 0.55% |
| Some Other Race | 256 | 1.82% |
| Two or More Races | 294 | 2.09% |
Fruita Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,892 | 2.86 | 70.1 |
| Married | 2,726 | 3.36 | 74 |
| Male | 170 | 3.98 | 21.2 |
| Female | 739 | 3.51 | 70.4 |
| Non Family | 1,257 | 1.24 | 68.3 |
3.36
Average Family Size
2.86
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 171 | 1.90% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 718 | 7.99% |
| High School Graduate | 2,607 | 29.00% |
| Some College | 2,754 | 30.63% |
| Associates Degree | 796 | 8.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,291 | 14.36% |
| Graduate Degree | 654 | 7.27% |
Fruita Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Race | 145 | 145 | 145 |
| Native American | 200 | 200 | 105 |
| 2+ Races | 211 | 186 | 94 |
| Hispanic | 554 | 397 | 191 |
| White | 8,027 | 7,300 | 1,562 |
| Black | 86 | 81 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
Fruita Language by Age
Fruita Language
92.37% of Fruita residents speak only English, while 7.63% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.43% of the population.
Fruita Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 77 | 77 | 100.00% |
| Native | 412 | 342 | 83.01% |
| Hispanic | 1,208 | 439 | 36.34% |
| White | 11,937 | 679 | 5.69% |
| Other | NaN% |
10.99%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.36%
Male Poverty Rate
8.93%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Fruita
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fruita is Asian, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fruita is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.83%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.07%.
Fruita Marital Status
Marriage Rates
52.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.8%
Male Marriage Rate
48.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Fruita Married by Age and Sex
Fruita Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Fruita Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 958 | 10.27% |
| Hispanic | 19 | 2.57% |
Fruita Veterans by Education
8.80%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.05%
Veteran Disability Rate
62.7%
Labor Force Participation
57.4%
Employment Rate
8.3%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
51.37%
Born in Fruita
99.00%
Native Born
1.00%
Foreign Born
1.00%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.00% of Fruita residents were born in the United States, with 51.37% having been born in Colorado. 1.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 2,810 | 0.00% | |
| 1990 | 4,045 | 1,235 | 3.71% |
| 2000 | 6,478 | 2,433 | 4.82% |
| 2010 | 12,647 | 6,169 | 6.92% |
| 2011 | 12,784 | 137 | 1.08% |
| 2012 | 12,821 | 37 | 0.29% |
| 2013 | 12,835 | 14 | 0.11% |
| 2014 | 12,919 | 84 | 0.65% |
| 2015 | 12,959 | 40 | 0.31% |
| 2016 | 13,098 | 139 | 1.07% |
| 2017 | 13,254 | 156 | 1.19% |
| 2018 | 13,369 | 115 | 0.87% |
| 2019 | 13,478 | 109 | 0.82% |
| 2020 | 13,587 | 109 | 0.81% |
| 2021 | 13,696 | 109 | 0.80% |
| 2022 | 13,805 | 109 | 0.80% |