Fruitvale, CO Demographics

A map of Fruitvale's Population by Race

Fruitvale, Colorado has an estimated population of 8,019, a decrease from the 8,271 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.3% White, 19.5% Hispanic, 3.5% Multiracial, 0.4% Asian, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Fruitvale, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Fruitvale has become slightly more 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 Fruitvale, that probability was 36.9% in 2020 and 37.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Fruitvale is ranked the 90th 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). Fruitvale was ranked the 83rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Fruitvale's White Population

6,115 residents of Fruitvale, or 76.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fruitvale is considerably higher than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Fruitvale ranks 255th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fruitvale's White population has declined by an estimated 5.1%. White residents' share of Fruitvale's population has decreased from 77.9% to 76.3%.

Fruitvale is more White than neighboring Clifton (67.5% White), and Grand Junction (76% White). Fruitvale is less White than neighboring Orchard Mesa (86.5% White), Palisade (79.5% White), and Redlands (87.1% White).

Fruitvale's Black Population

0 residents of Fruitvale, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Fruitvale is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Fruitvale ranks 188th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fruitvale's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Fruitvale's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Fruitvale is less Black than neighboring Clifton (0.4% Black), Orchard Mesa (0.6% Black), and Grand Junction (0.8% Black).

Fruitvale's Asian Population

32 residents of Fruitvale, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Fruitvale is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Fruitvale ranks 172nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fruitvale's Asian population has declined by an estimated 63.6%. Asian residents' share of Fruitvale's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.4%.

Fruitvale is more Asian than neighboring Palisade (0% Asian). Fruitvale is less Asian than neighboring Clifton (0.5% Asian), Orchard Mesa (1.7% Asian), Grand Junction (1% Asian), and Redlands (0.9% Asian).

Fruitvale's Hispanic Population

1,561 residents of Fruitvale, or 19.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fruitvale is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Fruitvale ranks 205th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fruitvale's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 31.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Fruitvale's population has increased from 14.3% to 19.5%.

Fruitvale is more Hispanic than neighboring Orchard Mesa (7.7% Hispanic), Grand Junction (17% Hispanic), Palisade (17.8% Hispanic), and Redlands (9.3% Hispanic). Fruitvale is less Hispanic than neighboring Clifton (26.3% Hispanic).

Fruitvale's Native American/Other Population

30 residents of Fruitvale, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Fruitvale is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Fruitvale ranks 200th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fruitvale's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 67.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Fruitvale's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.4%.

Fruitvale is less Native American/Other than neighboring Clifton (0.7% Native American/Other), Orchard Mesa (0.7% Native American/Other), Grand Junction (1.2% Native American/Other), Palisade (0.7% Native American/Other), and Redlands (0.7% Native American/Other).

Fruitvale's Multiracial Population

281 residents of Fruitvale, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fruitvale is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Fruitvale ranks 136th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fruitvale's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 30.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Fruitvale's population has decreased from 4.9% to 3.5%.

Fruitvale is more Multiracial than neighboring Orchard Mesa (2.7% Multiracial), Palisade (2.1% Multiracial), and Redlands (2% Multiracial). Fruitvale is less Multiracial than neighboring Clifton (4.6% Multiracial), and Grand Junction (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.