Founded: 1859 (incorporated 1871)
Head Officials: Mayor Mark Ruzzin (since 2001); City Manager Frank Bruno (since 2003)
City Population
1980: 76,685
1990: 85,127
2000: 94,673
2003 estimate: 93,051
Percent change, 1990–2000: 11.2%
U.S. rank in 1980: 250th
U.S. rank in 1990: 257th
U.S. rank in 2000: 283th (State rank: 9th)
Metropolitan Area Population (PMSA)
1980: 189,625
1990: 225,339
2000: 291,288
Percent change, 1990–2000: 29.3%
U.S. rank in 1980: 21st (CMSA)
U.S. rank in 1990: 22nd (CMSA)
U.S. rank in 2000: 19th (CMSA)
Area: 25.37 square miles (2002)
Elevation: 5,340 feet above sea level
Average Annual Temperature: 51.8° F
Average Annual Precipitation: 102.13 inches total (83.1 inches of snow)
Major Economic Sectors: Services, trade, manufacturing, government
Unemployment Rate: 4.8% (January 2005)
Per Capita Income: $27,262 (1999)
2002 FBI Crime Index Total: 3,743
Major Colleges and Universities: University of Colorado at Boulder, Naropa University, Front Range Community College
Daily Newspaper: Daily Camera