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Fast Facts
Fort Collins lies on the edge of the prairie, on the Cache la Poudre River at the foot of the Rocky Mountain, between Denver and Cheyenne at 4,984 feet. Known as the Choice City, it's the largest city in Northern Colorado and home to Colorado State University.
Looking through the pages of this Visitor Guide it's easy to see why Money Magazine routinely places Fort Collins on its list of "Best Places to Live." Fort Collins offers great schools, diverse cultural attractions, fantastic outdoor recreation, a vibrant nightlife, a growing economy and much, much more in a setting of incredible beauty. But what makes Fort Collins even more attractive is the people who live here. Friendly, well-educated and hard-working, the people of Fort Collins are the kind will hold the door open for you. So please come on in and enjoy the quality lifestyle that Fort Collins has to offer.
• Population (136,665)
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Total |
Percent |
| Male |
68,717 |
50.3 |
| Female |
67,948 |
49.7 |
Under 5 years
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7,901 |
5.8 |
5-9 years
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7,976 |
5.8 |
10-14 years
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7,155 |
5.2 |
15-19 years
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12,327 |
9 |
20-24 years
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20,512 |
15 |
25-34 years
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25,454 |
18.6 |
35-44 years
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17,037 |
12.5 |
45-54 years
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17,145 |
12.5 |
55-59 years
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6,188 |
4.5 |
60-64 years
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4,403 |
3.2 |
65-74 years
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5,203 |
3.8 |
75-84 years
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3,655 |
2.7 |
85+ years
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1,709 |
1.3 |
| • Education |
Level Completed
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Percentage of Population
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Less then high school
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5.9 |
High school graduate
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17.1 |
Some college
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21.0 |
Associate degree
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6.2 |
Bachelor's degree
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29.8 |
Graduate or professional degree
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20.1 |
• Income (By Household)
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| Income |
Percentage of Population |
Less than $15,000
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14.3 |
| $15,000-$24,999 |
11.3 |
| $25,000-$34,999 |
12.2 |
| $35,000-$49,999 |
12.4 |
| $50,000-$74,999 |
15.6 |
| $75,000-$99,999 |
12.1 |
| $100,000-$149,999 |
14.1 |
| $150,000-$199,999 |
3.8 |
$200,000 or more
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4.3 |
*Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2008 American Community
Survey for Fort Collins
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• Relocation Resources
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Here's a list of need-to-know numbers to help answer any questions you may have about living in lovely Fort Collins. (All phone numbers are area code 970 unless otherwise specified.)
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| Emergency |
911 |
AmeriGas (propane)
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484-8140 |
City of Fort Collins
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221-6500 |
- Affordable Housing Program
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221-6342 |
- Building Services
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221-6760 |
- Recycling
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221-6600 |
- Transfort Bus Service
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221-6620 |
- Utilities
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212-2900 |
Colorado Dept of Revenue
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- Drivers Licenses
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494-9804 |
Comcast Internet & Cable
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(800) 266-2278
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Fort Collins Housing Authority
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416-2910 |
Fort Collins Police Dept
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221-6540 |
Poudre River Public Library District
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221-6740 |
Fort Collins-Loveland Airport
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962-2850 |
Front Range Internet Inc.
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212-0700 |
| Gallegos Sanitation Inc. |
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- Trash Removal & Recycling
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484-5556 |
Hageman Earth Cycle Composting
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221-7173 |
Larimer County Motor Vehicle Dept
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498-7878 |
Larimer Humane Society
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226-3647 |
Platte River Power Authority
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226-4000 |
Poudre Fire Authority Non-Emergency
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221-6570 |
Poudre School District
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482-7420 |
Poudre Valley Rural Electric
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- Residents Outside City Limits
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226-1234 |
Quest Phone, Internet & Cable
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(800) 475-7528
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Ram Waste Systems Inc.
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- Trash Removal & Recycling
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226-3396 |
Thompson School District
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613-5000 |
United States Post Office
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- 301 S. Howes St.
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472-4022 |
Waste Management
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- Trash Removal & Recycling
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482-6319 |
Xcel Energy Natural Gas
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(800) 895-4999
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• Visitor Services
Colorado Welcome Center - Fort Collins
3745 E. Prospect R., #105, Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 491-3583
Fort Collins Convention & Visitors Bureau
19 Old Town Square, Suite 137, Fort Collins, CO 80524
(970) 232-3840, (800) 274-3678, www.visitftcollins.com
Your one-stop-shop for visitor resources! Mon-Fri, 8:30am - 5pm; Sat-Sun, 11am-5pm.
Resort Maps
(888) 954-8838, www.resortmaps.com
• Helpful Resources
Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce
225 S. Meldrum St., Fort Collins, CO 80522
(970) 482-3746, www.fortcollinschamber.com
The Chamber is the ultimate advocate for business and quality of life. Through promoting a strong local economy and supporting community initiatives, the Chamber is where business belongs and community thrives.
Downtown Business Association
19 Old Town Square, #230, Fort Collins, CO 80524
(970) 484-6500, www.downtownfortcollins.com
Colorado Division of Wildlife, Northeast Region
317 W. Prospect Rd., Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 472-4300
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO
(970) 491-1101 Main Switch board
(970) 491-7267 Athletic Ticket Office
(970) 491-INFO, www.colostate.edu
CSU is a land-grant institution, a space-grant institution and a Carnegie Class I Research University, consisting of eight colleges and 55 academic departments.
Poudre School District Partnership Center
1630 S. Stover, Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 490-3205, www.psdschools.org
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Anheuser- Busch Tour Center
2351 Busch Dr., Fort Collins
(970) 490-4691
Tours: October 1-May 31, Thur. - Mon., 10am - 4pm. June 1 - Sept. 30, Daily, 10am - 4pm.
Discover a time-honored brewing tradition and taste our quality lagers and ales. |
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Colorado State University
Conference Services
(970) 491-6222
Athletics
(800) 491-RAMS
University Center for the Arts
(970) 491-5529
Teaching, research and engagement with the Fort Collins Community. |
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Best Western® University Inn
914 S. College Ave., Fort Collins
(888) 818-6223
(970) 667-7810
Friendly, attentive staff. Enclosed pool and spa, exercise room, meeting facilities. Across from CSU. |
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Stay The Trail
P.O. Box 620252, Littleton
Looking for resources and information about the use of off-highway vehicles? Visit Stay The Trail for maps and up-to-date information. |
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Waterpik
1730 E. Prospect Rd., Fort Collins
Waterpik is proud to call Fort Collins home. Designing innovative products for families since 1962 and Northern Colorado is part of our success. |
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Hilton® Fort Collins
425 W. Prospect Rd., Fort Collins
(970) 482-2626
Nestled against the foot hills of the Rockies, across from CSU, the new Hilton Fort Collins is convenient to everything in the city! |
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Homewood Suites by Hilton®
1521 Oakridge Dr., Fort Collins
(970) 225-2400
Beautiful all-suite hotel offers spacious studio, one and two bedroom suites with full kitchens and separate living areas. Great for one night or 90, we're your home away from home! |
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Columbine Health Systems
(970) 488-3777
The most comprehensive senior health care organization in Northern Colorado |
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Downtown Business Association
As the inspiration for Disneyland's Main Street, Downtown has the best in Colorado culture, boutique shopping, dining and festivals! Also home to 7 of 10 local breweries and 20 art galleries with First Friday events each month. |
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SuperShuttle
Serving Northern Colorado for over 30 years! SuperShuttle, Yellow Cab and ExecuCar want to be your choice for transportation. With luxury buses, executive sedan service and hybrid taxis, we can provide you with the safest and fastest transportation in Northern Colorado, Cheyenne and Estes Park. |
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Foothills Mall
College Ave. & Foothills Pkwy., Fort Collins
(970) 226-5555
Shop: Mon. - Sat. 10-9, Sun. 11-6. Over 100 stores and restaurants.
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Trimble Court Artisans
118 Trimble Court, Fort Collins
(970) 221-0051
Trimble Cort Artisans has offered exceptional arts and crafts in a turn-of-the century building in Historic Old Town. We are proud to support over 50 local artisans and invite you to experience their fine craftsmanship. |
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DRIVING DISTANCES
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city miles from Ft.C.
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Albuquerque, NM
|
506
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Aspen, CO
|
213
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Austin, TX
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1,116
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Boulder, CO
|
50
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Cheyenne, WY
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46
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Colorado Springs., CO
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127
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Dallas, TX
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933
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Denver, CO
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60
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Estes Park, CO
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45
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Grand Junction, CO
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299
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Greeley, CO
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27
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Houston, TX
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1,173
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Las Vegas, NV
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802
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Lincoln, NE
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485
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Los Angeles, CA
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1,077
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Oklahoma City, OK
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730
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Omaha, NE
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538
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Phoenix, AZ
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876
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Salt Lake City, UT
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475
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Vail, CO
|
151
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Wichita, KS
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570
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SOURCE: Mapquest.com
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