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Date updated: 11/18/2011

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The American Community Survey includes three items that ask about disability status.

The Census categorizes disabilities by dividing them into six types:

What this chart shows: Percentage of Population with One or More Disabilities in the United States, Colorado, Larimer County, Fort Collins & Loveland, 2008-2010

 

Data Source: U.S. Census, American Community Survey (Table B18101)

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What the above data tell us:

In 2008-2010, the percentage of Larimer County residents with disabilities (9%) was less than the nation (12%) and the state (10%). Loveland had a higher percentage (11%) than the state and county, but less than the nation. Fort Collins saw the lowest percentage (7%) of those shown above.

What this chart shows: Percentage of Disabled Population Living Below Poverty Level in the United States, Colorado, Larimer County, Fort Collins & Loveland, 2008-2010

Data Source: U.S. Census, American Community Survey (Table B18130)

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What the above data tell us:

In 2008-2010, the percentage of disabled Larimer County residents living in poverty (15%) was lower than the nation (16%) but higher than the state (14%). The highest percentage of disabled residents living in poverty lived in Fort Collins (17%), 4 percentage points higher than Loveland (13%).

What this chart shows: Percentage of Disabled Individuals by Disability Type in Larimer County, 2008-2010

 

Data Source: U.S. Census, American Community Survey (Table S1810)

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What the above data tell us:

In 2008-2010, the most common types of disabilities in Larimer County were ambulatory and hearing. The above percentages do not add up to 100% because an individual may have more than one disability. In 2008-2010, there were an estimated 26,379 noninstitutionalized civilian disabled individuals living in Larimer County with an estimated 46,959 disabilities.

What this chart shows: Percentage of Disabled Adults (18 to 64) by Employment Status in Larimer County, 2008-2010

 

Data Source: U.S. Census, American Community Survey (Table B18120)

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What the above data tell us:

For the majority of the Larimer County population, a disabled individual was more likely to be unemployed than a fully able individual in 2008-2010. It should be noted that this chart does not represent the unemployment rate for Larimer County. The unemployment rate concerns individuals who are out of work, but are available and eligible for work and have been trying to obtain work. In contrast, these data include the total jobless population, regardless of their availability or desire to work.

What this chart shows: Percentage of Employed Disabled Adults (18 to 64) by Disability Type in Larimer County, 2008-2010

 

Data Source: U.S. Census, American Community Survey (Table B18120)

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What the above data tell us:

Disabled individuals with hearing and ambulatory disabilities were more likely to be employed in 2008-2010 than those with vision or self-care disabilities.

Additional Information:

Reproduction of the Questions on Disability from the American Community Survey:

17 (a). Is this person deaf or does he/she have serious difficulty hearing? Yes or No

17 (b). Is this person blind or does he/she have serious difficulty seeing even when wearing glasses? Yes or No

18 (a). Because of a physical, mental, or emotional condition, does this person have serious difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions? Yes or No

18 (b). Does this person have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs? Yes or No

18 (c). Does this person have difficulty dressing or bathing? Yes or No

19. Because of a physical, mental, or emotional condition, does this person have difficulty doing errands alone such as visiting a doctor's office or shopping? Yes or No

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Data Tables:

Population with One or More Disabilities

2008-2010 American Community Survey 3-Year Estimates

One or More Disabilities

#

%

United States

36,180,124

12%

Colorado

472,901

10%

Larimer County

26,379

9%

Fort Collins

9,873

7%

Loveland

6,938

11%

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Disabled Population Living Below Poverty
2008-2010 American Community Survey 3-Year Estimates
 

Number

Percentage

United States

5,883,833

16%

Colorado

64,918

14%

Larimer County

3,899

15%

Fort Collins

1,700

17%

Loveland

909

13%

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Disabled Individuals by Disability Type
2008-2010 American Community Survey 3-Year Estimates

Type of Disability

Number

Percentage

Total Number Disabled Individuals

 26,379 100.0%

Hearing Disability

 9,531 36.1%

Vision Disability

 3,673 13.9%

Cognitive Disability

 7,851 29.8%

Ambulatory Disability

 12,948 49.1%

Self-Care Disability

 4,722 17.9%

Independent Living Disability

 8,234 31.2%

Total Number Disabilities

 46,959 -----------

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Disabled Adults (18-64) by Employment Status in Larimer County
2008-2010 American Community Survey 3-Year Estimates
 

Employed

Unemployed

Not in Work Force

#

%

#

%

#

%

No Disabilities

140,674

77.0%

10,543

5.8%

31,537

17.3%

One or More Disabilities

6,316

47.3%

1,026

7.7%

6,010

45.0%

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Employed Disabled Adults (18-64) by Disability Type
2008-2010 American Community Survey 3-Year Estimates

Disability Type

Number

Percentage

Hearing

2,152

34.1%

Vision

900

14.2%

Cognitive

1,675

26.5%

Ambulatory

2,324

36.8%

Self-care

481

7.6%

Independent Living

1,076

7.6%

Total

6,316

17.0%

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