What is the population of Fruita, Colorado?

Fruita has a population of approximately 13,691 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Fruita, Colorado located?

Fruita is located in Colorado, United States, at approximate coordinates 39.1556°, -108.7296°.

What is the median household income in Fruita?

The median household income in Fruita is approximately $87,184 based on the most recent open data.

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Fruita

Total population

13,691

Median home value

$398,200

33.6%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$87,184

Fruita$87k

National$74k

Founded

1884

Elevation1376 m

Land area18.91 km²

Coordinates39.16°, -108.73°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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Founded

1884

Elevation

1376 m

Area

18.91 km²

Official website

www.fruita.org

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Overview

Fruita is a home rule municipality located in western Mesa County, Colorado, United States. The city population was 13,395 at the 2020 United States census. Fruita is a part of the Grand Junction, Colorado Metropolitan Statistical Area and lies within the Grand Valley. The geography is identified by the bordering Colorado River on the southern edge of the town, the Uncompahgre Plateau known for its pinyon-juniper landscape, and the Book Cliffs range on the northern edge of the Grand Valley. Originally home to the Ute people, farmers settled the town after founder William Pabor in 1884. Ten years later, Fruita was incorporated.

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Geography

Fruita is located in the high desert climate zone on the Colorado Plateau. Surrounding the city limits is the Colorado River, the Colorado National Monument and the Book Cliffs range which extends west into the state of Utah north of Interstate 70. At the 2020 United States census, the city had a total area of including of water. |source 2 = National Weather Service }}

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