Fruita is a city located in Mesa County Colorado. Fruita has a 2024 population of 13,946. Fruita is currently growing at a rate of 0.94% annually and its population has increased by 3.89% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,424 in 2020.
The average household income in Fruita is $87,098 with a poverty rate of 6.2%. The median age in Fruita is 40.4 years: 40.3 years for males, and 40.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fruita was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,388 | 84.59% |
| Two or more races | 1,402 | 10.41% |
| Other race | 235 | 1.75% |
| Native American | 221 | 1.64% |
| Black or African American | 152 | 1.13% |
| Asian | 64 | 0.48% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,018 | 2.66 | 78.2 | 21.8 |
| Married | 2,713 | 3.27 | 84.9 | 15.1 |
| Non Family | 1,423 | 1.14 | 68.2 | 31.8 |
| Female | 552 | 3.28 | 79.7 | 20.3 |
| Male | 330 | 3.23 | 63.9 | 36.1 |
3.21
Average Family Size
2.66
Average Household Size
78.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 469 | 5.27% |
| Associates Degree | 562 | 6.31% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,996 | 22.42% |
| Graduate Degree | 733 | 8.24% |
| High School Graduate | 2,915 | 32.75% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 61 | 0.69% |
| Some College | 2,165 | 24.32% |
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 | 7,518 | 7,087 | 2,051 |
| 2+ Races | 863 | 816 | 394 |
| Hispanic | 825 | 784 | 406 |
| Other Race | 132 | 132 | 115 |
| Native American | 127 | 127 | 105 |
| Black | 87 | 76 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 87.12%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,176 | $71,039 | $51,429 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,464 | $86,210 | $61,618 |
| High School Graduate | $36,475 | $41,258 | $27,799 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $13,571 |
| Overall | $51,629 | $58,775 | $40,000 |
| Some College | $58,074 | $77,614 | $39,825 |
$51,629
Average Earnings
$58,775
Average Male
$40,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.72% of Fruita residents speak only English, while 6.28% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.61% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,825 | 455 | 4.2% |
| Hispanic | 1,597 | 178 | 11.15% |
| Native | 221 | 132 | 59.73% |
| Asian | 64 | 64 | 100% |
6.2%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.2%
Male Poverty Rate
6.2%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fruita is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fruita is White, with 4.2% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.43%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.07%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.32% |
| High School | 6.54% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.8% |
| Some College | 2.59% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 69.79% |
| Female Unemployed | 39.39% |
| Female Employed | 3.99% |
| Male Employed | 2.13% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $82,281 | $102,958 |
| Households | $71,550 | $87,098 |
| Married Families | $88,936 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,384 | $42,128 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.4%
Male Marriage Rate
51.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,133
Number of Veterans
1,133
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 262 |
| First Gulf War | 204 |
| Korea | 175 |
| World War II | 131 |
| Second Gulf War | 72 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 558 |
| 35 to 54 | 311 |
| 65 to 74 | 221 |
| 55 to 64 | 25 |
| 18 to 34 | 18 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,109 | 13.36% |
| Other Race | 17 | 12.88% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 0.71% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.88%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.48%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.4%
Labor Force Participation
61.2%
Employment Rate
3.5%
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
54.83%
Born in Fruita
99.53%
Native Born
0.47%
Foreign Born
0.3%
Non Citizen
0.16%
Naturalized
99.53% of Fruita residents were born in the United States, with 54.83% having been born in Colorado. 0.3% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 14,599 | 130 | 0.9% |
| 2028 | 14,469 | 131 | 0.91% |
| 2027 | 14,338 | 131 | 0.92% |
| 2026 | 14,207 | 130 | 0.92% |
| 2025 | 14,077 | 131 | 0.94% |
| 2024 | 13,946 | 130 | 0.94% |
| 2023 | 13,816 | 57 | 0.41% |
| 2022 | 13,759 | 204 | 1.5% |
| 2021 | 13,555 | 131 | 0.98% |
| 2020 | 13,424 | -781 | -5.5% |
| 2019 | 14,205 | 113 | 0.8% |
| 2018 | 14,092 | 132 | 0.95% |
| 2017 | 13,960 | 221 | 1.61% |
| 2016 | 13,739 | 228 | 1.69% |
| 2015 | 13,511 | 170 | 1.27% |
| 2014 | 13,341 | 186 | 1.41% |
| 2013 | 13,155 | 117 | 0.9% |
| 2012 | 13,038 | 119 | 0.92% |
| 2011 | 12,919 | 218 | 1.72% |
| 2010 | 12,701 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,478 | 2,433 | 60.15% |
| 1990 | 4,045 | 1,235 | 43.95% |
| 1980 | 2,810 | -11,789 | -80.75% |