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Introduction to Erie, Colorado
Located in Weld county, the city of Erie, Colorado, is 9 miles SE of Longmont, Colorado (center to center) and 21 miles N of Denver, Colorado. It has a population of 6,291 residents.
Erie History
Before the 1870s, when the northern coal fields had still not been developed, inhabitants of this area were mostly farmers and merchants. Erie was founded by Reverend Richard Van Valkenburg who was a civic leader. A plat was filed in 1871 after the Briggs Mine had been established. Erie was incorporated as a town in 1874, and became a city in 1885.
Erie and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Erie
Erie covers a total area of 9.6 square miles. It offers many mountain views and scenic trails, with little rainfall throughout the year. Erie provides venues for many different types of recreational opportunities. The city has a number of tourist attractions such as the Butterfly Pavilion, the Celestial Seasonings tours, and the Fiske Planetarium. There are many parks including the Barr Lake State Park, the Barbour Ponds State Park, and the Eldorado Canyon State Park. Historical monuments such as the Fort Vasquez are also located nearby.
Erie Transportation
Erie is located a few minutes away from Denver International Airport.
Erie Higher Education
Colleges nearby include Naropa University, Regis University and Front Range Community College among others.
Erie strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Colorado):
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| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 4% |  |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 5% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 6% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
Comparing Erie to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):
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