Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Fort Collins, CO

The map below shows majority race by area in Fort Collins, as self-identified on the US census. Darker shades indicate a larger racial majority in that neighborhood. This page also contains data and maps on Fort Collins racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

Fort Collins, CO map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Fort Collins overall is white, making up 75.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 15.6%. There are more white people in the central areas of the city. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the north places. The data below shows how many people identify themselves as each of the following races, which most Americans base on their family's national origin:

Race in Fort Collins

 
Self-Identified Race
Fort Collins, CO Population
White
75.9%
Hispanic
15.6%
Black
1.1%
Asian
2.9%
Native American
0.5%
Other
3.9%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Fort Collins, CO

The map below shows diversity in Fort Collins. Areas in green are more diverse, while areas in red are much less diverse. Diversity, in this case, means a mixture of people with different race and ethnicity living close to one another. For example, all-black and all-white areas in the city would both be considered lacking diversity.

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Fort Collins Diversity Score

79

With a diversity score of 79 out of 100, Fort Collins is more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Fort Collins's proper boundaries is to the west of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of Fort Collins.

Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.

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