Fruita, Colorado
Fruita: Home Rule Municipality located in the western part of Mesa County, Colorado
About
Fruita is a city located in the county of Mesa in the U.S. state of Colorado. Its population at the 2010 census was 12,646. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 14,295 inhabitants.
The city was created 142 years ago in 1883.
Quick Facts about Fruita
| Population | 14,295 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Colorado (United States) |
| County | Mesa County |
| Postal code | 81521 |
| Phone Area Codes | 970 |
| Water as percent of area | 2.55% |
| Land as percent of area | 97.45% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.1589,-108.7290 |
| Altitude | 4,514 feet / 1376 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1884 (142 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time | 16:00:33 (22nd April 2026) |
| Population growth | 11.54% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 49℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Fruita is located at 39°9'32"N 108°43'44"W (39.1588700, -108.7289900).
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Weather
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. South wind around 10 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Fruita increased by 11.54% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 12,646 | - | census |
| 2011 | 12,784 | 1.08% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 12,821 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 12,835 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 12,919 | 0.65% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 12,959 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 13,098 | 1.06% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 13,254 | 1.18% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 13,369 | 0.86% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 13,478 | 0.81% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 14,295 | 5.72% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Fruita
1Fruita, Colorado
325 E Aspen Ave, Fruita, CO 81521 View details
Phone: +19708588373 | Website available
2Fruita City Office
325 E Aspen Ave # 155, Fruita, CO 81521 View details
Phone: +19708584937 | Website available
3City of Fruita Colorado
325 E Aspen Ave, Fruita, CO 81521 View details
Phone: +19708583663 | Website available
4Fruita Research Center
1910 L Rd, Fruita, CO 81521, United States View details
Phone: +19708583629 | Website available
People born in Fruita (3)
People born in Fruita, including chicken Mike the Headless Chicken, artist Quinton Hoover, actress and screenwriter Maggie Baird, .
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Fruita, CO. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 126164 | The Salon Professional Academy-Grand Junction | Grand Junction (CO) | 81501 |
Nearby Transit Stations (1)
Rail and bus stations connected to Fruita, CO. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GJT | Grand Junction | 339 South 1st Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Fruita.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Fruita Post Office | Fruita (CO) | 81521 |
Other cities in Mesa County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Mesa County , CO.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Junction | 63,447 | The most populous city in Mesa County, Colorado. |
| Fruitvale | 7,675 | Census-designated place in Mesa County, Colorado |
| Orchard Mesa | 6,836 | Census-designated place in Mesa County, Colorado |
| Palisade | 2,797 | Town in Colorado |
| Collbran | 727 | Human settlement in Mesa County, Colorado, United States of America |
| De Beque | 546 | Human settlement in Mesa County, Colorado, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Fruita distances to largest Colorado cities