Community Living

Index: Community Living

Community Living

What We Measured | Highlights
Related Studies | Additional Resources

What We Measured:

Civic Participation

Diversity

Highlights:

United Way of Larimer County has increased fundraising from FY2004 to FY2011 by 63%. (United Way Donations)
In 2011, there were 1,148 registered public charities in Larimer County. Human Services organizations represented 26% of these charities. (Public Charities)
Larimer County is predominately Caucasian with growing minority populations. Hispanic persons are the second largest ethnic group, making up approximately 8% of the total population in 1999. Asian/Pacific Islanders are the fastest growing ethnic minority. However, this group makes up only 2% of the population, an increase of 1704 persons from 1990 to 1999 represented an increase of over 60%. (Larimer County Population Race & Ethnicity)
The general voting trends in Larimer County are greater numbers of voters using mail-in ballots and fewer residents registering as Republicans, while more residents are registering as unaffiliated (independent). (Voter Participation)
In 2010, the Fort Collins MSA, including Fort Collins and Loveland, was ranked 5th among mid-sized cities in the United States with a volunteer rate of 42.2. This rate is higher than Denver, Greeley, Colorado, and the United States. (Volunteering)

Related Studies:

According to the City of Loveland's 2010 Quality of Life Survey [pdf], citizens are most concerned about the lack of good-paying jobs that provide benefits. Surveys from previous years are also available.
Larimer County Citizen Survey 2010 [pdf] - (June 2010) - according to the respondents of this survey, the most important services offered by the County are prosecuting criminal cases and providing adequate recycling and landfills. Surveys from previous years are also available.
Residents of Fort Collins once again gave their community high marks for a good place to live, attend college, and raise a family, according to the 2010 City of Fort Collins Citizen Survey [pdf] (July 2010). Two areas of concern remain a lack of affordable housing and the lack of diverse employment opportunities. Surveys from previous years are also available.
Loveland Police Department 2011 Citizen Satisfaction Survey [pdf] - (May 2011) - this survey's purpose is to determine the level of citizen satisfaction.
Weathering the Storm: Challenges and Opportunities for Colorado Nonprofits During Recession [pdf] (2009) - In early 2009, 60% of Colorado nonprofits surveyed considered themselves financially healthy but vulnerable in the future. (Colorado Nonprofit Association)
Still Serving: Measuring the Eight-Year Impact of AmeriCorps on Alumni [pdf] (May 2008) - this study, by the Corporation for National and Community Service, examines long-term outcomes for AmeriCorps members.
The State of Giving 2008, a Profile of Individual Charitable Giving in Colorado [pdf], published by Colorado Nonprofit Association, provides a statewide look at philanthropic giving by individuals.
Volunteering in America Research Highlights [pdf] (July 2009) - According to the Corporation for National and Community Service, Fort Collins was rated in the top 10 of mid size cities for volunteer rate.
Volunteering in the United States - this report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics provides national statistics on the demographics of volunteers.
World Bank Social Capital Library: Database of Documents about Social Capital

Related issues within Compass:

Additional Resources:

Colorado State University:

Other Groups:

League of Women Voters
The World Bank Group - Excellent list of articles regarding the concept of Social Capital.