Fort Collins City, Colorado
Safe Democratic — 170K residents
| Group | % |
|---|---|
White (Non-Hispanic) | 76.9% |
Hispanic / Latino | 12.4% |
Black / African American | 1.5% |
Asian | 3.6% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
Multiracial / Other | 4.7% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median household income | — |
| Bachelor's or higher | — |
| English only at home | — |
| Other language at home | — |
| Foreign-born | — |
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Harris+41.4 |
| 2020 | Biden+38.9 |
| 2016 | Clinton+25.9 |
| 2012 | Obama+22.3 |
| 2008 | Obama+25.0 |
Fort Collins City, Colorado is a city that has a population of 169,810. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Democratic with a margin of D+41.4. Akashic Edge tracks 5 presidential elections here, dating back to 2008.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 69.1% | 27.8% | D+41.4 | D+2.4 |
| 2020 | 68.0% | 29.1% | D+38.9 | D+13.1 |
| 2016 | 57.5% | 31.6% | D+25.9 | D+3.5 |
| 2012 | 61.2% | 38.8% | D+22.3 | R+2.7 |
| 2008 | 61.6% | 36.6% | D+25.0 | — |
What defines Fort Collins City?
Fort Collins City has been drifting steadily toward Democrats — 19pp bluer over the last 4 presidential cycles. It has a working-class, predominantly white electorate — strong Republican base territory.
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Key Insights
- Has voted Democratic in the last 5 presidential elections
- Latest election (2024) was a Democratic landslide with a 41.4% margin
- Shifted 19.0 points toward Democrats over the last 4 elections
Who Lives Here
| Group | Fort Collins City | National |
|---|---|---|
White (Non-Hispanic) | 76.9% | 57.4% |
Hispanic / Latino | 12.4% | 19.3% |
Multiracial / Other | 4.7% | 4.0% |
Asian | 3.6% | 6.0% |
Black / African American | 1.5% | 12.2% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 0.8% | 0.9% |
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Who lives in Fort Collins City? 169,810 residents as of the 2020 Census.
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