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Akron is a town located in Washington County, Colorado. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,711. It is the county seat of Washington County6.
Geography
Akron is located at 40°9′42″ North, 103°12′43″ West (40.161530, -103.211850)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 3.8 km˛ (1.5 mi˛). 3.8 km˛ (1.5 mi˛) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 1,711 people, 734 households, and 457 families residing in the town. The population density is 455.6/km˛ (1,179.3/mi˛). There are 835 housing units at an average density of 222.3/km˛ (575.5/mi˛). The racial makeup of the town is 93.51% White, 0.12% African American, 1.23% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 4.32% from other races, and 0.64% from two or more races. 11.75% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Alamosa is a city located in Alamosa County, Colorado. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 7,960. The city is the commercial center of the San Luis Valley in south-central Colorado. It is on the Rio Grande river and is served by U.S. Highway 160 running east and west and U.S. Highway 285 and State Highway 17 running north and south. It is served by the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad. It is the county seat of Alamosa County6.
Adams State College is located in Alamosa. There is a Sunshine Festival which occurs the first weekend in June. Alamosa was established relatively late in the history of the Valley and is in a low-lying agricultural district. Elevation is about 7500 feet.
Facilities
Alamosa is the shopping center for the San Luis Valley and boast a WalMart and two supermarkets, Safeway and City Market, a subsidiary of Kroger. There are a number of fast food restaurants, two medical clinics and a regional hospital, San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center.
Geography
Alamosa is located at 37°28′8″ North, 105°52′25″ West (37.468835, -105.873686)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.3 km˛ (4.0 mi˛). 10.3 km˛ (4.0 mi˛) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Antler Creek located at 9650 Antler Creek Drive eight miles east of Powers off Woodman road.
Arvada is a city located in Jefferson County, Colorado. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 102,153.
History of Arvada
The first documented gold discovery occurred on June 22, 1850. A prospector headed for California, Lewis Ralston, dipped his gold pan into an stream. His return was a $5 gold nugget. In 1858, Ralston brought a group of prospectors back to the site of his first discovery. Farmers soon arrived in order to sell supplies to miners. The railroad was built through the area in 1870. The settlers, needing to establish a town so that the railroad stop could have a name, filed a town plat. The town was named Arvada after the brother-in-law of one of the settlers.
Geography of Arvada
Arvada is located at 39°49′12″ North, 105°6′40″ West (39.819962, -105.110975)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 85.1 km˛ (32.8 mi˛). 84.6 km˛; (32.7 mi˛) of it is land and 0.5 km˛ (0.2 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 0.58% water.
Aspen, Colorado is now a Colorado ski resort and cultural center, named because of the abundance of aspen trees in the area. It was historically a silver mining center.
Aspen is the county seat of Pitkin County and lies on the Roaring Fork River, a tributary of the Colorado River about 40 miles south of Glenwood Springs, Colorado. It sits in the Roaring Fork Valley, surrounded by mountains on three sides: Red Mountain to the north, Smuggler Mountain to the east, and Aspen Mountain to the south.
Though the surroundings are awesome, and skiing is supposed to be great here, this is a town for the rich. So if you’re not, or just don’t look rich, be prepared for people trying to stare you out of town. Hospitality was not invented in Aspen. In fact, I don’t think anything was ever invented in Aspen, and nothing ever will.
Silver was first discovered by prospectors from Leadville, Colorado in 1879 after a treaty with the Ute tribe opened up the Western Slope of Colorado to entry. Because of difficult access mining development was slow but in 1877 the railroad was extended to Aspen and it grew to a population of 12,000 and 9 million dollars of silver bullion was mined at the height of the boom in 1892.
Aurora is a city located in Arapahoe County, Colorado with small sections in neighboring Adams County and Douglas County. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 276,900.
Historically, Aurora began as a small farming community on the plains east of Denver.
Although Aurora has long been considered by many in Colorado as one of Denver’s larger suburbs, its growing population in recent decades (now over half the size of Denver proper) has led to efforts by some of citizens to be recognized as co-equal with its larger neighbor. A former mayor once expressed the somewhat whimsical notion that eventually the area would be called the “Aurora Metropolitan Area.” It is widely recognized, however, that such an effort is somewhat hampered by the lack of a large historically important central business district to the city, which is highly surburban in character.
Aurora is the location of the former Fitzsimons Army Medical Center, and is the birthplace of 2004 Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry.
Avon is a town located in Eagle County, Colorado. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 5,561.
Geography of Avon
Avon is located at 39°38′18″ North, 106°31′18″ West (39.638254, -106.521797)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 20.7 km˛ (8.0 mi˛). 20.7 km˛ (8.0 mi˛) of it is land and 0.1 km˛ (0.04 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 0.25% water.
Demographics of Avon
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 5,561 people, 1,890 households, and 971 families residing in the town. The population density is 268.7/km˛ (695.9/mi˛). There are 2,557 housing units at an average density of 123.6/km˛ (320.0/mi˛). The racial makeup of the town is 72.52% White, 0.79% African American, 0.68% Native American, 0.99% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 21.79% from other races, and 3.16% from two or more races. 39.96% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Basalt is a town located in Eagle County, Colorado. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 2,681.
Geography of Basalt
Basalt is located at 39°22′6″ North, 107°2′18″ West (39.368382, -107.038263)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 5.0 km˛ (1.9 mi˛). 5.0 km˛ (1.9 mi˛) of it is land and 0.1 km˛ (0.04 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 1.03% water.
Demographics of Basalt
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 2,681 people, 1,052 households, and 637 families residing in the town. The population density is 539.1/km˛ (1,394.8/mi˛). There are 1,218 housing units at an average density of 244.9/km˛ (633.7/mi˛). The racial makeup of the town is 91.53% White, 0.48% African American, 0.52% Native American, 1.27% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 4.77% from other races, and 1.31% from two or more races. 11.75% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Battlement Mesa is a census-designated place located in Garfield County, Colorado. As of the 2000 census, the CDP had a total population of 3,497.
Geography of Battlement Mesa
Battlement Mesa is located at 39°26′16″ North, 108°2′2″ West (39.437904, -108.033769)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 21.6 km˛ (8.3 mi˛). 20.9 km˛ (8.1 mi˛) of it is land and 0.7 km˛ (0.3 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 3.12% water.
Demographics of Battlement Mesa
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 3,497 people, 1,476 households, and 1,031 families residing in the CDP. The population density is 167.3/km˛ (433.3/mi˛). There are 1,631 housing units at an average density of 78.0/km˛ (202.1/mi˛). The racial makeup of the CDP is 94.94% White, 0.40% African American, 0.69% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 2.00% from other races, and 1.69% from two or more races. 7.06% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Boulder is as beautiful as it is unique. Visitors here are treated to both a sensory and cultural treat. We have 4 very distinct seasons, with a moderate to cold winter. The Boulderites motto is “if you don’t like the weather, wait 5 minutes and it’ll change". The moral: Always carry a jacket.
Snug against the dramatic Flatirons of the Rocky Mountains, the view is breathtaking from most anywhere in town. Boulder is one of the few cities to be literally right up against the mountains, which helps create the environment. The founding fathers also sought to preserve this beauty by surrounding the city with parks and open space, so the Denver metroplex will never encroach, as it has on neighboring towns.
Breckenridge is a town located in Summit County, Colorado. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 2,408. It is the county seat of Summit County6. Breckenridge is also a popular ski resort during the winter months, servicing multi-difficulty ski slopes on the Rocky Mountains.
The name Breckenridge
Early in its history, the town wanted a post office. The townspeople decided to name their town after the United States’ Vice President at the time, John C. Breckinridge. This worked, and Breckinridge got a post office. When civil war broke out in 1861 Breckinridge sided with the Confederates and pro-Union citizens of Breckinridge wanted to change the name. The i was changed to an e, and it has been Breckenridge ever since.
Demographics of Breckenridge
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 2,408 people, 1,081 households, and 380 families residing in the town. The population density is 187.8/km˛ (486.4/mi˛). There are 4,270 housing units at an average density of 333.1/km˛ (862.6/mi˛). The racial makeup of the town is 95.56% White, 0.37% African American, 0.33% Native American, 1.04% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.12% from other races, and 1.54% from two or more races. 5.44% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Brighton is a city located in Adams County, Colorado. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 20,905. It is the county seat of Adams County.
Geography of Brighton
Brighton is located at 39°58′27″ North, 104°48′36″ West (39.974184, -104.809926)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 44.4 km˛ (17.1 mi˛). 44.2 km˛ (17.1 mi˛) of it is land and 0.1 km˛ (0.1 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 0.29% water.
Demographics of Brighton
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 20,905 people, 6,718 households, and 5,058 families residing in the city. The population density is 472.6/km˛ (1,224.1/mi˛). There are 6,990 housing units at an average density of 158.0/km˛ (409.3/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 76.91% White, 0.99% African American, 1.47% Native American, 1.10% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 16.29% from other races, and 3.20% from two or more races. 38.22% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Broomfield is a city that is coextensive with Broomfield County, Colorado6. Broomfield was incorporated in 1961. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 38,272.
Geography of Broomfield
Broomfield is located at 39°55′55″ North, 105°3′57″ West (39.931817, -105.065919)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 71.1 km˛ (27.5 mi˛). 70.2 km˛ (27.1 mi˛) of it is land and 0.9 km˛ (0.3 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 1.24% water.
Demographics of Broomfield
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 38,272 people, 13,842 households, and 10,270 families residing in the city. The population density is 545.1/km˛ (1,411.6/mi˛). There are 14,322 housing units at an average density of 204.0/km˛ (528.2/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 88.62% White, 0.92% African American, 0.61% Native American, 4.14% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 3.21% from other races, and 2.45% from two or more races. 9.07% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Brush is a city located in Morgan County, Colorado. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 5,117.
Geography of Brush
Brush is located at 40°15′28″ North, 103°37′41″ West (40.257836, -103.628109)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.2 km˛ (2.4 mi˛). 6.2 km˛ (2.4 mi˛) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
History of Brush
Named for Jared L. Brush. Brush came west to mine gold west of Denver in 1859, making him a “Fifty-Niner.” Along with his brothers, William and John, homesteaded in northeast Colorado on the Big Thompson River north of present day Johnstown. Served as Weld County commissioner and sheriff, elected to the state legislature, and served as Lieutenant Governor twice.
Buena Vista is located in Central Colorado some 200 km west of Denver. Originally the little mountain town was a brawling, burgeoning, dusty mining center with freight wagons pouring through enroute to the silver boom town of Leadville and the fabulous gold fields of St. Andrews. The people of Buena Vista were a wild bunch, living mostly in hastily constructed tents and shanties. The little town had 68 bars and pubs before the first church building was erected in 1879. This church now houses the Visitors Centre.
Today Buena Vista is a picturesque town and good starting point for many outdoor activities. In town itslef you should take a morning to walk around to see the hsitoric buildings and pop in the Bunea Vista Heritage museums.
Burlington is a city located in Kit Carson County, Colorado. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 3,678. It is the county seat of Kit Carson County6.
Geography of Burlington
Burlington is located at 39°18′15″ North, 102°16′7″ West (39.304293, -102.268683)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.4 km˛ (2.1 mi˛). 5.4 km˛ (2.1 mi˛) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics of Burlington
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 3,678 people, 1,287 households, and 840 families residing in the city. The population density is 676.2/km˛ (1,752.6/mi˛). There are 1,430 housing units at an average density of 262.9/km˛ (681.4/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 79.58% White, 3.72% African American, 0.54% Native American, 0.38% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 14.79% from other races, and 0.90% from two or more races. 20.53% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Caņon City is a city located in Fremont County, Colorado. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 15,431. Caņon City is most famous for having 9 state and 4 federal prisons. It was founded in 1859 as a commercial center for miners seeking gold in the Rocky Mountains. It straddles the Arkansas River, and is a popular tourist destination for Whitewater rafting.
Geography of Caņon City
Caņon City is located at 38°26′48″ North, 105°13′42″ West (38.446800, -105.228305)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 31.2 km˛ (12.0 mi˛). 31.1 km˛ (12.0 mi˛) of it is land and 0.08% is water.
Carbondale is a town located in Garfield County, Colorado. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 5,196. The town is located in the mid valley of the Roaring Fork River, downstream from Aspen and upstream from the mouth of the Roaring Fork at Glenwood Springs. The town proper sits on the south bank of the river, at the confluence of the Crystal River.
Geography of Carbondale
Carbondale is located at 39°23′58″ North, 107°12′53″ West (39.399352, -107.214820)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 5.2 km˛ (2.0 mi˛). 5.2 km˛ (2.0 mi˛) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Castle Rock, Colorado, is the county seat of Douglas County, Colorado, about 35 miles south of Denver, Colorado on the Interstate 25 corridor just east of the front range of the Rocky Mountains. The town is the center of the burgeoning urbanization of the county. Castle Rock is named after a small prominent mesa just north of the town, clearly visible from Interstate 25. Access is provided to climb to the top of the rock should one so desire. Castle Rock is on Plum Creek, a small stream which floods from time to time. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 20,224.
Geography of Castle Rock, Colorado
Castle Rock is located at 39°22′51″ North, 104°51′5″ West (39.380822, -104.851310)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 81.9 km˛ (31.6 mi˛). 81.9 km˛ (31.6 mi˛) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Cedaredge is a town located in Delta County, Colorado. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,854.
Geography of Cedaredge
Cedaredge is located at 38°53′56″ North, 107°55′37″ West (38.898766, -107.926958)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 5.3 km˛ (2.1 mi˛). 5.3 km˛ (2.1 mi˛) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics of Cedaredge
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 1,854 people, 894 households, and 554 families residing in the town. The population density is 347.5/km˛ (898.9/mi˛). There are 1,000 housing units at an average density of 187.4/km˛ (484.9/mi˛). The racial makeup of the town is 96.01% White, 0.05% African American, 0.38% Native American, 0.43% Asian, 0.16% Pacific Islander, 0.59% from other races, and 2.37% from two or more races. 5.39% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
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