Fairmount, CO Demographics

A map of Fairmount's Population by Race

Fairmount, Colorado has an estimated population of 9,902, an increase from the 9,324 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.9% White, 5.4% Hispanic, 3.1% Multiracial, 1.2% Native American/Other, 1.0% Asian, and 0.5% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Fairmount, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Fairmount has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Colorado overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Fairmount, that probability was 26.3% in 2020 and 20.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Fairmount is ranked the 71st most populous place in Colorado, out of 482 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Fairmount was ranked the 73rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Fairmount's White Population

8,801 residents of Fairmount, or 88.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fairmount is significantly higher than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Fairmount ranks 121st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairmount's White population has grown by an estimated 10.5%. White residents' share of Fairmount's population has increased from 85.5% to 88.9%.

Fairmount is more White than neighboring Applewood (84.2% White), Arvada (76% White), West Pleasant View (71.4% White), Golden (82.3% White), and East Pleasant View (30.6% White).

Fairmount's Black Population

49 residents of Fairmount, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Fairmount is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Fairmount ranks 292nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairmount's Black population has grown by an estimated 96.0%. Black residents' share of Fairmount's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Fairmount is more Black than neighboring East Pleasant View (0% Black). Fairmount is less Black than neighboring Applewood (0.6% Black), Arvada (1% Black), West Pleasant View (1.6% Black), and Golden (1% Black).

Fairmount's Asian Population

96 residents of Fairmount, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Fairmount is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Fairmount ranks 88th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairmount's Asian population has declined by an estimated 55.1%. Asian residents' share of Fairmount's population has decreased from 2.3% to 1.0%.

Fairmount is more Asian than neighboring East Pleasant View (0% Asian). Fairmount is less Asian than neighboring Applewood (2% Asian), Arvada (2.6% Asian), West Pleasant View (4.6% Asian), and Golden (4% Asian).

Fairmount's Hispanic Population

535 residents of Fairmount, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fairmount is significantly lower than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Fairmount ranks 373rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairmount's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 15.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Fairmount's population has decreased from 6.8% to 5.4%.

Fairmount is less Hispanic than neighboring Applewood (10% Hispanic), Arvada (15.8% Hispanic), West Pleasant View (15% Hispanic), Golden (7.9% Hispanic), and East Pleasant View (33.5% Hispanic).

Fairmount's Native American/Other Population

117 residents of Fairmount, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Fairmount is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Fairmount ranks 302nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairmount's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 56.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Fairmount's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Fairmount is more Native American/Other than neighboring Applewood (1.1% Native American/Other), Arvada (0.5% Native American/Other), West Pleasant View (0.8% Native American/Other), and Golden (0.6% Native American/Other). Fairmount is less Native American/Other than neighboring East Pleasant View (30.4% Native American/Other).

Fairmount's Multiracial Population

304 residents of Fairmount, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fairmount is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Fairmount ranks 205th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairmount's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 25.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Fairmount's population has decreased from 4.4% to 3.1%.

Fairmount is more Multiracial than neighboring Applewood (2.1% Multiracial). Fairmount is less Multiracial than neighboring Arvada (4.1% Multiracial), West Pleasant View (6.6% Multiracial), Golden (4.3% Multiracial), and East Pleasant View (5.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.