OUR COMMUNITIES
Fort Collins
Fort Collins is a college town alive with youthful energy. Home to Colorado State University, Fort Collins claims over 130,000 residents and is the largest Northern
Colorado city. Colorado State University ranks among top U.S. universities, and its
eight colleges offer more than 70 undergraduate and numerous graduate and pro-
fessional degrees. Highly diverse, Fort Collins offers
a broad employment base with
business residents representing a stable mix of industry, government and services.
There is plenty to do in Fort Collins. Historic Old Town is one of the city's most
beloved shopping districts. A pedestrian mall preserves the city's historic heart,
now the bustling home
of eclectic shops, art galleries and diverse restaurants, all
in a pleasant outdoor setting. Fort Collins also features the Foothills Fashion Mall
with 110 stores, including several national chains. In addition, the city boasts
44
public parks, four golf courses, three swimming pools, an ice skating rink and
more
than 20 miles of bike-hike trails.
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| Population projected 2008: 134,000 Population 2000: 118,652 Square miles: 53.38 Employees: 1,400 Labor force: 79,876 Employment: 74,097 Per capita income: 26,343 Median household income: $48,648 Households: $53,122 |
City of Fort Collins |
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