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Larimer County, Colorado
Larimer County, Colorado. Larimer County had 377,292 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.1% since 2020, faster than Colorado (+4.1%). It holds 10 places (8 cities, villages and boroughs and 2 census-designated) and 86 census tracts. GEOID 08069.
Larimer County is the county of the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
377,292
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 359,066 · ACS 2020-2024: 367,368
Median household income
$93,765
±$1,936 (90% margin)
Colorado: $95,470
Median home value
$569,100
±$7,549 (90% margin)
Colorado: $539,400
Median gross rent
$1,716
±$22 (90% margin)
Colorado: $1,761
How many people live in Larimer County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 359,066 residents in Larimer County. The Census Bureau estimates 377,292 for July 1, 2025, up 5.1% since 2020, faster than Colorado (+4.1%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 367,368 over 2,596 square miles of land.
| Measure | Larimer County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 367,368 | 5,862,189 | +22,582 |
| Households | 154,232±780 | 2,374,218 | +17,211 |
| Average household size | 2.31±0.01 | 2.42 | −0.14 |
| Housing units | 164,690±127 | 2,589,053 | +16,461 |
Larimer County's population since 2000
From 251,494 in 2000 to 377,292 in 2025: up 50.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Larimer County?
Larimer County holds 10 places: 8 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Fort Collins with 171,500 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Fort Collins | 169,810 | $85,070 |
|---|---|---|
| Loveland | 76,378 | $84,604 |
| Wellington | 11,047 | $107,017 |
| Berthoud | 10,332 | $119,385 |
| Windsor | 32,716 | $127,028 |
| Timnath | 6,487 | $178,257 |
| Estes Park | 5,904 | $85,956 |
| Johnstown | 17,303 | $128,995 |
| Laporte | 2,409 | $87,313 |
| Red Feather LakesGEOID 0863320 | 426 | $138,696 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Larimer County?
The median resident of Larimer County is 36.8 years old; 18.3% are under 18 and 17.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 79.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 12.9%. 5.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Larimer County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.8±0.2 | 37.7 | +0.8 |
| Under 18 years | 18.3%±0.1 pts | 21.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.4%±0.1 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 12.9% | 22.5% | +1.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 79.2%±0.2 pts | 64.8% | −3.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.0%±0.1 pts | 3.8% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.2%±0.1 pts | 3.2% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.8%±0.2 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.5%±0.4 pts | 9.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.6%±0.5 pts | 16.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.1%±0.3 pts | 7.5% | – |
| With a disability | 10.7%±0.5 pts | 11.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.6%±0.5 pts | 7.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.5%±0.3 pts | 92.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 53.0%±1.0 pts | 45.7% | +5.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 21.5%±0.8 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.5%±0.4 pts | 3.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Larimer County earn?
Half of Larimer County's 154,232 households earn less than $93,765 a year (±$1,936), against $95,470 in Colorado. In 2015-2019 the median was $88,464 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $5,301 after inflation. 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Larimer County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $93,765±$1,936 | $95,470 | +$5,301 |
| Mean household income | $122,424±$2,513 | $128,255 | – |
| Per capita income | $51,165±$954 | $52,636 | +$5,183 |
| People below the poverty line | 11.2%±0.6 pts | 9.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 8.2%±1.3 pts | 11.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.7%±0.6 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.1%±0.5 pts | 93.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Larimer County?
Owners occupy 64.0% of Larimer County's occupied homes and renters 36.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $569,100 by its owner (±$7,549). The median renter pays $1,716 a month including utilities, and 45.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Larimer County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $569,100±$7,549 | $539,400 | +$121,374 |
| Median gross rent | $1,716±$22 | $1,761 | +$120 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 45.0%±2.1 pts | 42.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,305±$29 | $2,326 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 64.0%±0.8 pts | 66.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 164,690±127 | 2,589,053 | +16,461 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7%±0.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.3%±0.8 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 64.4%±0.8 pts | 61.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.3%±0.3 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.5%±0.4 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.0%±0.3 pts | 7.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Larimer County building?
Builders took permits for 2,436 new housing units across Larimer County in 2025 (985 single-family), 6.5 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Larimer County get to work?
66.3% of Larimer County's workers drive alone and 21.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.8%.
| Measure | Larimer County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.9%±0.7 pts | 68.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8%±0.4 pts | 4.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 66.3%±1.1 pts | 65.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.6%±0.4 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.7%±0.2 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Walked | 2.7%±0.3 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 21.4%±1.0 pts | 21.0% | +12.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.4 min±0.5 | 25.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Larimer County's census tracts?
Larimer County is divided into 86 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $27,168 (Tract 6) to $181,458 (Tract 11.14).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Larimer County compare with Colorado's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 7th of 64 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 16th of 64 |
| Residents per square mile | 9th of 64 |
| Median household income | 18th of 64 |
| Median home value | 19th of 64 |
| Median gross rent | 15th of 63 |
| Poverty rate | 30th of 63 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12th of 64 |
| Median age | 59th of 64 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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