Fort Collins, CO Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Fort Collins was 169,249, a 0.01% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Fort Collins's population was 169,266, a decline of 0.42% compared to a population of 169,979 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Fort Collins, CO population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Fort Collins increased by 47,010. In this period, the peak population was 169,979 in the year 2020. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 122,239 - -
2001 125,473 3,234 2.65%
2002 127,784 2,311 1.84%
2003 129,395 1,611 1.26%
2004 130,745 1,350 1.04%
2005 131,949 1,204 0.92%
2006 133,948 1,999 1.51%
2007 135,796 1,848 1.38%
2008 138,219 2,423 1.78%
2009 140,990 2,771 2%
2010 145,123 4,133 2.93%
2011 147,351 2,228 1.54%
2012 149,574 2,223 1.51%
2013 151,769 2,195 1.47%
2014 156,015 4,246 2.8%
2015 160,960 4,945 3.17%
2016 162,729 1,769 1.1%
2017 164,580 1,851 1.14%
2018 166,401 1,821 1.11%
2019 168,057 1,656 1%
2020 169,979 1,922 1.14%
2021 169,266 -713 -0.42%
2022 169,249 -17 -0.01%
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Fort Collins, CO population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Fort Collins's population increased by 22,884 (18.72%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Fort Collins's population increased by 24,856 (17.13%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Fort Collins's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Fort Collins's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 169,249. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Fort Collins's population peaked in year 2020 at 169,979.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Fort Collins's population was lowest in year 2000 at 122,239.

Fort Collins, CO annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Fort Collins grew year by year for 20 years and declined for 2 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Fort Collins had an average annual population growth rate of 1.75% per year. Overall the population grew 38.46% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Fort Collins's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Fort Collins's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 1.75% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 730. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2014 to 2015, Fort Collins's population grew the most with an increase of 4,945 (3.17%).

While from 2020 and 2021, Fort Collins's population declined the most with a negative growth of 713 (-0.42%).

Things to know

Is Fort Collins, CO population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Fort Collins's population decreased by 730 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 713 (0.42%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 17 (0.01%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Fort Collins, CO changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Fort Collins increased by 17,480 (11.52%). The population was highest at 169,979 in the year 2020 and lowest at 151,769 in the year 2013. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.25%.

References

Datasets

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2023
Fort Collins, CO Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
Last updated September 18, 2023
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2017-2021
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Fort Collins population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Fort Collins across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Fort Collins was 169,249, a 0.01% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Fort Collins population was 169,266, a decline of 0.42% compared to a population of 169,979 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Fort Collins increased by 47,010. In this period, the peak population was 169,979 in the year 2020. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Fort Collins population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Fort Collins is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Fort Collins population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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