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Fort Collins, CO

Founded 1864Larimer CountyElev. 1,525 m
Population
169,705
Median home
$548,400
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
49
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Fort Collins

Fort Collins is a city in Colorado with about 169,705 residents. Fort Collins was founded in 1864 and sits in Larimer County. The median age is 30.6 and the median household income is $83,598. Homes carry a median value of $548,400, and about 52% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (77.8%). Around 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 20 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
169,705
Median age
30.6
Median household income
$83,598
Per-capita income
$46,341
Poverty rate
16%
High-school grad or higher
97.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
59.9%
Unemployment
5.2%
Avg. commute
20 min
Work from home
20.2%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White77.8%
Hispanic or Latino12.3%
Black1.2%
Asian3.3%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts51.9%
Sales & office18.1%
Service16.5%
Production, transportation & material moving7.6%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance5.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$548,400
Median gross rent
$1,661/mo
Owner-occupied
52.1%
Median year built
1992
Households
70,782
Avg. household size
2.27

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Fort Collins has 49 public schools — 26 elementary, 7 middle, 9 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 15 schools
Reading60%
Math52%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Centennial High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Colorado Early Colleges Fort CollinsHighGrades 6–12charter
Colorado Early Colleges Online CampusHighGrades 6–12charter
Compass Community Collaborative SchoolHighGrades 6–12charter
Fort Collins High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Fossil Ridge High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Poudre Community AcademyHighGrades 6–12
Poudre High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Rocky Mountain High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Blevins Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Boltz Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Kinard Core Knowledge Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Lesher Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Lincoln Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime23% below national
Fort Collins299
Colorado494
United States386
↑ 34% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime26% above national
Fort Collins2,466
Colorado2,981
United States1,952
↑ 13% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Fort Collins Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Fort Collins.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Larimer County
LightningVery High
Winter weatherVery High
AvalancheRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively High
HailRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Fort Collins is in Larimer County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Fort Collins was founded in 1864 and sits in Larimer County. Elevation ~1,525 m.

Map of Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO
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Historic places

25 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Opera House Block/Central Block BuildingKissock Block BuildingAnderson, Peter, HouseAmmons HallMosman HouseAvery HouseBaker HouseFort Collins Post Office
Notable people from Fort Collins
Jake LloydJon HederRoss MarquandWayne AllardDerek ThelerByron WhiteBen WoolfColin ClarkHerk HarveyJeremy Bloom
People searches in Fort Collins
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Nearby cities
Loveland (9 mi)Windsor (9 mi)Greeley (18 mi)Johnstown (19 mi)Berthoud (19 mi)Evans (22 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Fort Collins, CO (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Fort Collins, Colorado.

Ryan William Johnson, 31
Fort Collins · Larimer County · 80525
AKA X Littlebeasto, Ryan W Johnson
Jorge Luis Sanchez, 44
Fort Collins · Larimer County · 80524
AKA Luis Sanchez, Jorge Luis Ysanchez
Chad David Johns, 56
Fort Collins · Randolph County · 80525
Joseph Gonzales Rodriquez, 64
Fort Collins · Larimer County · 80521
AKA Joseph Rodriguez, Joseph Gonzales Rodriguez
Joseph Gabriel Garcia, 41
Fort Collins · Larimer County · 80521
AKA Joe Garcia
Joseph Gabriel Garcia, 41
Fort Collins · 80521
AKA Joe Garcia
Joseph Gabriel Garcia, 41
Fort Collins · Larimer County · 80521
AKA Joe Garcia
Jason John Smith, 51
Fort Collins · Larimer County · 80525
AKA Jason Bird, Bird Smith
Carlos Guaden Rivera-Dominguez, 33
Fort Collins · Larimer County · 80525
Mark Layne Martinelli, 67
Fort Collins · Larimer County · 80525
Mark William Anderson, 63
Fort Collins · Larimer County · 80521
Jose Luise Dominguez, 42
Fort Collins · Larimer County · 80525
AKA Jose Torres, Jose Louis Dominguez
Christopher Steven Taylor, 27
Fort Collins · Larimer County · 80525
AKA Christopher Taylor
Christopher Leroy Brown, 62
Fort Collins · Larimer County · 80524
Richard Darrell Lewis, 59
Fort Collins · Larimer County · 80525
AKA Rich Lewis
Jose Martin Torres Ott, 27
Fort Collins · Larimer County · 80521
AKA Jose Martin Torres Ott, Jose Torres Ott

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Fort Collins — frequently asked

What is the population of Fort Collins, Colorado?
Fort Collins has a population of about 169,705, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Fort Collins?
The median home value in Fort Collins is $548,400, and the median gross rent is $1,661/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Fort Collins safe? What is the crime rate?
Fort Collins Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 299 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Fort Collins face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Larimer County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including lightning, winter weather, avalanche.
How many schools are in Fort Collins?
Fort Collins has 49 public schools (26 elementary, 7 middle, 9 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Fort Collins?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Fort Collins. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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