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Erie, Colorado

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

  • Louisville Historical Museum
  • Fort Vasquez
  • Barr Lake State Park
  • Dacono Public Library
  • Fiske Planetarium
  • Arapahoe Basin

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.

High Points

Erie strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Colorado):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyErie Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyErie People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 6%Erie Median Family Income
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Erie Low Violent Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Erie College Educated Adults
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 16%Erie Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Erie, CO

Comparing Erie to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population107
Well-Paid Single Men88
Racial Diversity89
Well-Paid Single Women79
Age of the Population24
Female Share of the Population24
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
College Educated Adults109
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income910

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home85
Public Transportation Use77
Walking and Biking to Work55
Short Commute Times33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes62
Affordability of Rents22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12
People Living Alone11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime78
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