FAQs

  1. What is the population of Larimer County?

    370,771 (U.S. Census data estimate, July 2023)

  2. How big is Larimer County?

    2,640 square miles

  3. Where is the County Seat?

    Fort Collins, CO

  4. What are the incorporated municipalities in Larimer County?
    There are five incorporated municipalities located completely in Larimer County:
    • Estes Park
    • Fort Collins
    • Loveland
    • Timnath
    • Wellington
    And three municipalities partially located in Larimer County:
    • Berthoud
    • Johnstown
    • Windsor
  5. Who governs Larimer County?

    Larimer County is governed by ten elected officials that over-see different functions of county government.

    • Assessor
    • Board of County Commissioners
    • Clerk & Recorder
    • Coroner
    • District Attorney
    • Sheriff
    • Surveyor
    • Treasurer

    Constitutionally and statutorily, they are independent from each other..  Their powers and duties are prescribed by state statute.  The County Commissioners have no direct authority over the other elected officials in the county except that commissioners approve budgets for all other elected officials’ departments.

  6. What year was Larimer County founded?

    1861

Contact Larimer County

PHONE: (970) 498-7000 
EMAIL: info(AT)larimer.org
Departments & Offices  |  Location of Facilities

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