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Fruita, CO
City in Mesa County, Colorado.
Population
13,691
Land area
8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,709
ZIP codes
0
Fruita and its ZIP codes
Fruita at a glance
- Fruita is about 30 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 54th among 472 cities and towns in Colorado.
- The median household income is $87,184, 9% below the Colorado median of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $398,200 (26% below Colorado) and median rent is $1,472 a month.
Local data for Fruita, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fruita, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$87,184
Poverty rate
4.1%
Median home value
$398,200
Median rent
$1,472/mo
Homeownership
79.9%
Bachelor's or higher
33.6%
Median age
41.5
Average commute
20.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,249), Irish Americans (1,783), Italian Americans (1,145).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mesa County. PPP loans are for Fruita.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,480
66,902 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,925
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.2B
FY 2026, $8,015 per person
How people get to work
Fruita, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.9%
- Carpooled5.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.2%
- Bicycle1.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.1%
- Worked from home10.3%
Average one-way commute: 20.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fruita, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
4,003
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
201
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 15°F
9.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fruita, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.7%
U.S. 33.3% -4.6 pts
Diabetes
8.7%
U.S. 12.1% -3.4 pts
Smoking
12.0%
U.S. 12.8% -0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
Cities near Fruita
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RedlandsCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 12.9 |
| LomaCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 10.9 |
| Grand JunctionCity | 9.8 mi | 40.8 |
| Orchard MesaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.6 |
| FruitvaleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.8 |
| CliftonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 6 |
| PalisadeTown | 21 mi | 1.2 |
| De BequeTown | 30 mi | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fruita, CO in?
- Fruita is in Mesa County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Fruita, CO?
- About 13,691 people live in Fruita, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fruita?
- Nearby places include Redlands (4.2 mi), Loma (5.3 mi), Grand Junction (9.8 mi), Orchard Mesa (14 mi), Fruitvale (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023