Fairmount, Colorado Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Fairmount, Colorado is 10,521 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 66th-largest city in Colorado. The median household income is $163,785, the median home value is $772,600, and the median age is 43.0.
10,521
Population
1730
People / sq mi
$163,785
Median Income
$772,600
Median Home Value
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Fairmount covers 6.1 sq mi of land at 1730 people per square mile.
About Fairmount, CO
Homeownership is the standout figure in Fairmount: 91.3% of homes are owner-occupied, higher than the national rate. With 10,521 residents, Fairmount is a city in Colorado.
Income is a real outlier — the median household pulls in $163,785, putting Fairmount near the top of US cities. Very few residents live in poverty — 1.9%, below the national 12.4%. Housing is expensive: the median home is worth $772,600, with typical rent around $2,505.
The population is unusually well-credentialed for US cities — 61.6% of adults have a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. An unusually large 25.2% of workers are remote, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.
The ownership rate anchors the housing story in Fairmount, and tends to move with the age structure and home-value figures above.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$163,785
Median Household Income
$74,059
Per Capita Income
1.9%
Poverty Rate
1.2%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$772,600
Median Home Value
$2,505
Median Rent
91.3%
Owner-Occupied
Education
96.2%
High School+
61.6%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.2%
Drive Alone
63.6%
Public Transit
25.2%
Work From Home
23.8 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
46.9%
Foreign Born
93.8%
Non-English at Home
4.3%
Veterans
10.2%
With Disability
98.2%
Health Insurance
97.8%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 24.9% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 18.4% |
| Manufacturing | 11.8% |
| Information | 9.6% |
| Construction | 6.6% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 5.3% |
| Public Administration | 4.5% |
| Retail Trade | 4.3% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.2% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 3.0% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.7% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Fairmount, Colorado has a population of 10,521 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 66th-largest city in Colorado.
The median household income in Fairmount, Colorado is $163,785, with 1.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Fairmount, Colorado is $772,600, with median monthly rent at $2,505 and a homeownership rate of 91.3%.
The median age in Fairmount, Colorado is 43.0 years. The population is 45.7% male and 54.3% female.
Fairmount Cdp, CO Climate
Fairmount Cdp, CO has an average annual temperature of 9.5°C (49°F) and receives about 472 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
9.5°C
Avg Temp
472
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -1° / 31° | 14 mm |
| February | 1° / 33° | 18 mm |
| March | 4° / 39° | 45 mm |
| April | 8° / 46° | 59 mm |
| May | 13° / 55° | 70 mm |
| June | 18° / 65° | 49 mm |
| July | 21° / 71° | 52 mm |
| August | 21° / 69° | 44 mm |
| September | 16° / 61° | 39 mm |
| October | 10° / 50° | 33 mm |
| November | 3° / 38° | 30 mm |
| December | 0° / 32° | 19 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Fairmount Cdp, CO
The most comfortable months to visit Fairmount Cdp, CO are typically August, July and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 30°C high). The coldest is January (near -8°C low). May is usually the wettest month.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.