More about BoulderBoulder (40n01, 105w16 MST) is a city located in Boulder County, Colorado, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 94,673. It is home to the University of Colorado at Boulder, the largest university in Colorado. It has an elevation of 5,430 feet and is 50 km (35 miles) northwest of Denver. Boulder is the largest city in the county and the eighth largest in the state. It is the county seat of Boulder County6. Boulder is well known for its commitment to preserving open space and limited population growth. However, by 2000, limited residential growth had combined with university and commercial growth to create traffic congestion and very expensive real estate. Boulder has a reputation as a bastion of liberalism in a predominantly conservative state. (One mayor of the city described Boulder as "nestled between the mountains and reality," and the city is also sometimes referred to as the “People’s Republic of Boulder.”) The predominant liberalism, however, is not monolithic; Boulder has a substantial number of conservative and libertarian residents. The Promise Keepers, an evangelical organization for men, was founded in Boulder in 1990. Boulder Demographics The view from Fairview High School in south Boulder. As of the census2 of 2000, there are 94,673 people, 39,596 households, and 16,788 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,499.9/km² (3,884.1/mi²). There are 40,726 housing units at an average density of 645.2/km² (1,670.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 88.33% White, 1.22% Black or African American, 0.48% Native American, 4.02% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 3.50% from other races, and 2.40% from two or more races. 8.24% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 39,596 households out of which 20.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 33.3% are married couples living together, 6.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 57.6% are non-families. 33.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 6.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.20 and the average family size is 2.84. In the city the population is spread out, with 14.8% under the age of 18, 25.9% from 18 to 24, 33.0% from 25 to 44, 18.4% from 45 to 64, and 7.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 29 years. For every 100 females there are 106.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and older, there are 107.4 males. The median income for a household in the city is $44,748, and the median income for a family is $70,257. Males have a median income of $41,829 versus $32,100 for females. The per capita income for the city is $27,262. 17.4% of the population and 6.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 10.4% of those under the age of 18 and 6.5% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. Boulder is also home to the University of Colorado at Boulder, which contributes roughly 30,000 residents to the population, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration research center, and The Ultimate Players Association, governing body for the sport of Ultimate frisbee. Tonight...Rain showers and isolated thunderstorms in the evening...Then rain...Mixed with snow...After midnight. Snow accumulation up to 1 inch. Lows in the mid 30s. Sunday...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs 42 to 48. West winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 20 percent. Sunday Night...Mostly cloudy. A 10 percent chance of rain showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 30s. Columbus Day...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s. Monday Night...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. Tuesday...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 50s. Lows in the mid 30s. Tuesday Night...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 50s. Lows in the mid 30s. Wednesday...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 60s. Lows in the upper 30s. Wednesday Night...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 60s. Lows in the upper 30s. Thursday...Mostly clear. Highs in the upper 60s. Lows in the upper 30s. Friday...Mostly clear. Highs in the upper 60s. Lows in the upper 30s. Saturday...Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Powered by HAMweather Copyright 2003 HAMweather, LLC, all rights reserved.
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