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Population in July 2007: 10,483. Population change since 2000: +15.5%
 

Males: 5,395  (51.5%)
Females: 5,088  (48.5%)
Median resident age:  30.7 years
Colorado median age:  34.3 years

Zip codes: 80027.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $92,900 (it was $82,079 in 2000)
Superior  $92,900
Colorado:  $55,212

Estimated median house/condo value in 2007: $399,700 (it was $282,400 in 2000)
Superior  $399,700
Colorado:  $233,900

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Races in Superior:

  • White Non-Hispanic (84.3%)
  • Hispanic (4.9%)
  • Chinese (2.6%)
  • Two or more races (2.1%)
  • Other race (1.9%)
  • Asian Indian (1.4%)
  • Black (1.3%)
  • Korean (1.1%)
  • Vietnamese (0.9%)
  • Other Asian (0.9%)
  • American Indian (0.7%)

2008 cost of living index in Superior: 113.2 (more than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (25.6%), English (16.6%), Irish (13.6%), Italian (6.7%), Norwegian (4.7%), Scottish (4.0%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Incorporated on 6/10/1904

Elevation: 5490 feet

Land area: 3.95 square miles.

Population density: 2651 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Superior

  • High school or higher: 99.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 69.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 25.2%
  • Unemployed: 2.9%
  • Mean travel time to work: 25.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Superior town

  • Never married: 27.2%
  • Now married: 63.9%
  • Separated: 0.9%
  • Widowed: 0.4%
  • Divorced: 7.6%

1,151 residents are foreign born (6.2% Asia, 3.2% Europe).

This town:  12.8%
Colorado:  8.6%



According to our research there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Superior, Colorado in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Superior to the number of sex offenders is 3494 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this town is a lot smaller than the state average.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Superior:  0.7% ($1,964)
Colorado:  0.7% ($1,132)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Westminster, CO (8.4 miles , pop. 100,940).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: West Adams, CO (12.5 miles , pop. 259,628).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (649.6 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities: Louisville, CO (3.1 miles ), Lafayette, CO (6.0 miles ), Eldorado Springs, CO (6.4 miles ), Broomfield, CO (6.7 miles ), Westminster, CO (8.4 miles ), Arvada, CO (8.7 miles ), Boulder, CO (8.9 miles ), Gunbarrel, CO (9.2 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 192 buildings, average cost: $110,900
  • 1997: 247 buildings, average cost: $119,500
  • 1998: 408 buildings, average cost: $108,600
  • 1999: 384 buildings, average cost: $103,400
  • 2000: 367 buildings, average cost: $117,700
  • 2001: 105 buildings, average cost: $133,200
  • 2002: 172 buildings, average cost: $141,200
  • 2003: 62 buildings, average cost: $124,200
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 2 buildings, average cost: $189,200
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2007: 5 buildings, average cost: $137,400

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Latitude: 39.93 N, Longitude: 105.16 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: -3,965 (-44.0%)
Workers who live and work in this town: 529 (10.3%)


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Population change in the 1990s: +8,734 (+3153.1%).



Most common industries for males:
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (18%)
  • Computer and electronic products (13%)
  • Construction (6%)
  • Educational services (6%)
  • Data processing and other information services (5%)
  • Broadcasting and telecommunications (5%)
  • Radio, TV, and computer and software, and other electronic stores (5%)


Most common industries for females:
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (18%)
  • Educational services (14%)
  • Health care (12%)
  • Computer and electronic products (6%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
  • Finance and insurance (4%)
  • Social assistance (3%)


Most common occupations for males
  • Computer specialists (17%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (10%)
  • Engineers (7%)
  • Top executives (6%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Business operations specialists (4%)
  • Advertising, marketing, promotions, public relations, and sales managers (4%)


Most common occupations for females
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (6%)
  • Computer specialists (6%)
  • Advertising, marketing, promotions, public relations, and sales managers (5%)
  • Registered nurses (5%)
  • Business operations specialists (4%)
  • Accountants and auditors (4%)


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Superior-area historical tornado activity is above Colorado state average. It is 38% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/15/1988, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 21.4 miles away from the Superior town center injured 7 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/18/1975, a category 3 tornado 31.2 miles away from the town center .


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Hospitals/medical centers near Superior:
  • CENTENNIAL PEAKS HOSPITAL (about 3 miles; LOUISVILLE, CO)
  • CENTURA HEALTH-AVISTA ADVENTIST HOSP (about 3 miles; LOUISVILLE, CO)
  • DEVEREUX CLEO WALLACE (about 9 miles; WESTMINSTER, CO)

Political contributions by individuals in Superior, CO

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Superior:
  • BUCKLEY AFB (about 33 miles; AURORA, CO; ID: BKF)
  • DENVER INTL (about 35 miles; DENVER, CO; ID: DEN)
  • FORT COLLINS-LOVELAND MUNI (about 38 miles; FORT COLLINS/LOVELAND, CO; ID: FNL)
Other public-use airports nearest to Superior:
  • JEFFCO (about 4 miles; DENVER, CO; ID: BJC)
  • BOULDER MUNI (about 8 miles; BOULDER, CO; ID: 1V5)
  • ERIE MUNICIPAL (about 11 miles; ERIE, CO; ID: 48V)

Amtrak stations near Superior:
  • 12 miles: BOULDER (4401 N. BROADWAY) - Bus Station. Services: enclosed waiting area, public payphones, snack bar.
  • 17 miles: LONGMONT (615 N. MAUB ST.) - Bus Station
  • 17 miles: DENVER (1701 WYNKOOP ST.). Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, full-service food facilities and snack bar, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, public transit connection.

Local government website: www.townofsuperior.com

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Superior:
  • FRONT RANGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 10 miles; WESTMINSTER, CO; Full-time enrollment: 6,858)
  • REGIS UNIVERSITY (about 14 miles; DENVER, CO; FT enrollment: 5,898)
  • COLORADO SCHOOL OF MINES (about 14 miles; GOLDEN, CO; FT enrollment: 3,183)
  • RED ROCKS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 17 miles; LAKEWOOD, CO; FT enrollment: 3,835)
  • EMILY GRIFFITH OPPORTUNITY SCHOOL (about 18 miles; DENVER, CO; FT enrollment: 3,083)
  • UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT BOULDER (about 18 miles; BOULDER, CO; FT enrollment: 25,355)
  • COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF AURORA (about 28 miles; AURORA, CO; FT enrollment: 2,219)
Public elementary/middle schools in Superior:
  • ELDORADO K-8 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 958; Location: 3351 INDIANA STREET; Grades: KG - 08)
  • SUPERIOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 589; Location: 1800 SOUTH INDIANA; Grades: KG - 05)

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Cemetery: Superior Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Reservoirs: Hodgson-Harris Reservoir (A), Autrey Reservoir (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hotel: Oakwood Horizons (Ip) (1995 E Coalton Rd).

 

Average household size:
This town:  2.7 people
Colorado:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  67.6%
Whole state:  65.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  7.5%
Whole state:  5.5%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 1999:
This town:  3.8%
Whole state:  9.3%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 1999:
This town:  2.7%
Whole state:  4.1%

Superior compared to Colorado state average:

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  • Median household income above state average.
  • Median house value above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.


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Banks with branches in Superior (2007 data):
  • Bank of the West: Superior Branch at 400 Center Drive, branch established on 2004-07-19. Info updated 2006-12-18: Bank assets: $55,642.9 mil, Deposits: $37,436.4 mil, headquarters in San Francisco, CA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 671 total offices, Holding Company: Bnp Paribas



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Local government employment and payroll (March 2002)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Judicial and Legal 1$3,650$43,8001$2,000
Other Government Administration 6$32,000$64,0007$1,526
Financial Administration 2$10,752$64,5120$0
Other and Unallocable 3$13,736$54,9441$176
Water Supply 1$3,856$46,2721$1,334
Sewerage 1$3,834$46,0081$1,444
Totals for Government 14$67,828$58,13811$6,480



Superior government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - All Other: $337,000
  • Current Operations - Central Staff Services: $1,760,000
    Police Protection: $392,000
    Financial Administration: $194,000
    General - Other: $156,000
    Regular Highways: $142,000
    General Public Buildings: $69,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $59,000
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $124,000
    General Revenue, NEC: $113,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $1,803,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $53,000
    General Support: $39,000
  • Tax - Total General Sales: $1,799,000
    NEC: $517,000
    Public Utilities: $255,000
    Property: $230,000
    Motor Vehicle License: $31,000
    Tobacco Sales: $0
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $200,000

10.06% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($50,430 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  10.06%
Colorado average:  10.77%

0.23% of residents moved from foreign countries ($759 average AGI)
Boulder County:  0.23%
Colorado average:  0.18%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Jefferson County, CO  0.60% ($42,712 average AGI)
from Weld County, CO  0.58% ($37,681)
from Denver County, CO  0.54% ($51,048)


10.32% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($46,809 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  10.32%
Colorado average:  10.03%

0.15% of residents moved to foreign countries ($889 average AGI)
Boulder County:  0.15%
Colorado average:  0.12%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Denver County, CO  1.10% ($41,512 average AGI)
to Weld County, CO  1.07% ($51,199)
to Adams County, CO  0.71% ($43,000)


Strongest AM radio stations in Superior:
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KVCU (1190 AM; 7 kW; BOULDER, CO; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF CO FOUNDATION, INC.)
  • KLMO (1060 AM; 30 kW; LONGMONT, CO; Owner: PILGRIM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KPOF (910 AM; 5 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: PILLAR OF FIRE)
  • KRKS (990 AM; 10 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KOA (850 AM; 50 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KLZ (560 AM; 5 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KMXA (1090 AM; 50 kW; AURORA, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KHOW (630 AM; 5 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KBJD (1650 AM; 10 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KCUV (1510 AM; 25 kW; LITTLETON, CO; Owner: PEOPLE WIRELESS, INC.)
  • KKFN (950 AM; 5 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: JEFFERSON-PILOT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY OF COLORADO)

Strongest FM radio stations in Superior:
  • KBCO-FM (97.3 FM; BOULDER, CO; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KALC (105.9 FM; DENVER, CO; Owner: ENTERCOM DENVER LICENSE, LLC)
  • KBPI (106.7 FM; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KFMD (95.7 FM; DENVER, CO; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KRFX (103.5 FM; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KOSI (101.1 FM; DENVER, CO; Owner: ENTERCOM DENVER LICENSE, LLC)
  • KRKS-FM (94.7 FM; LAFAYETTE, CO; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF COLORADO, INC)
  • KGNU (88.5 FM; BOULDER, CO; Owner: BOULDER COMMUNITY B/CST. ASSN., INC.)
  • KQMT (99.5 FM; DENVER, CO; Owner: ENTERCOM DENVER LICENSE, LLC)
  • KUVO (89.3 FM; DENVER, CO; Owner: DENVER EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING)
  • KQKS (107.5 FM; LAKEWOOD, CO; Owner: JEFFERSON-PILOT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY OF COLORADO)
  • KJCD (104.3 FM; LONGMONT, CO; Owner: JEFFERSON-PILOT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY OF COLORADO)
  • KIMN (100.3 FM; DENVER, CO; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KVOD (90.1 FM; DENVER, CO; Owner: PUBLIC BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC)
  • K209DE (89.7 FM; GOLDEN, CO; Owner: WAY-FM MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • KDJM (92.5 FM; BROOMFIELD, CO; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KYGO-FM (98.5 FM; DENVER, CO; Owner: JEFFERSON-PILOT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY OF COLORADO)
  • KXKL-FM (105.1 FM; DENVER, CO; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KXPK (96.5 FM; EVERGREEN, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KTCL (93.3 FM; FORT COLLINS, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Superior:
  • KUSA-TV (Channel 9; DENVER, CO; Owner: MULTIMEDIA HOLDINGS CORPORATION)
  • KTVD (Channel 20; DENVER, CO; Owner: TWENVER BROADCAST, INC.)
  • KCNC-TV (Channel 4; DENVER, CO; Owner: CBS TELEVISION STATIONS INC.)
  • KMGH-TV (Channel 7; DENVER, CO; Owner: MCGRAW-HILL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KRMA-TV (Channel 6; DENVER, CO; Owner: ROCKY MOUNTAIN PUBLIC BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • KDEN (Channel 25; LONGMONT, CO; Owner: LONGMONT CHANNEL 25, INC.)
  • KWGN-TV (Channel 2; DENVER, CO; Owner: KWGN INC.)
  • K47IH (Channel 47; BOULDER, CO; Owner: CHANNEL 20 TV COMPANY)
  • K44CT (Channel 44; BOULDER, CO; Owner: ROCKY MOUNTAIN PUBLIC BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • KDVR (Channel 31; DENVER, CO; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • K48FW (Channel 48; DENVER, CO; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • KMAS-LP (Channel 63; DENVER, CO; Owner: TELEMUNDO OF STEAMBOAT SPRINGS COLO. LIC. CORP.)
  • KDEO-LP (Channel 38; AURORA, CO; Owner: PETER B. VAN DE SANDE)
  • KPXC-TV (Channel 59; DENVER, CO; Owner: PAXSON DENVER LICENSE, INC.)
  • K66FB (Channel 66; DENVER, CO; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • KDVT-LP (Channel 36; DENVER, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • K17CF (Channel 17; BOULDER, CO; Owner: FULL GOSPEL OUTREACH, INC.)
  • KCEC (Channel 50; DENVER, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • K45HH (Channel 45; DENVER, CO; Owner: SYNCOM MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • K28HJ (Channel 28; DENVER, CO; Owner: SYNCOM MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • K11QJ (Channel 11; BOULDER, CO; Owner: FRONT RANGE EDUCATIONAL MEDIA CORP.)
  • KCIN-LP (Channel 27; DENVER, CO; Owner: SYNCOM MEDIA GROUP, INC.)


Fatal accident count (per 100,000 population)



Superior fatal accident list for 2002:
Apr 13, 2002 04:40 AM, Mccaslin Blvd, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1


Superior fatal accident list for 2001:
Jun 17, 2001 06:05 AM, Sr-128, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1


Superior fatal accident list for 2000:
Sep 19, 2000 09:46 AM, Us-36, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1

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