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Evans, Colorado

Introduction to Evans, Colorado

Evans, Colorado, in Weld county, is 3 miles S of Greeley, Colorado (center to center) and 46 miles N of Denver, Colorado. The city has a population of 9,514.

Evans History

Named after the territorial governor, John Evans, the city was founded in 1867. Known as the “Queen City of the Platte”, for a long time, Evans remained the only town in Colorado that allowed liquor and activities such as gambling. Incorporated in 1855, Evans is also known as the 'second' city of Weld County.

Evans and nearby Attractions

  • Weld Library District-Centennial Park Branch
  • Centennial Village Museum
  • Fort Vasquez
  • Boyd Lake State Park
  • Winter Park

Things To Do In Evans

Evans offers a variety of recreational opportunities. The Barbour Ponds State Park, and the Boyd Lake State Park are ideal locations for a family day trip. For people interested in regional history, there are a number of museums including, Meeker Home Museum, and the Plumb Farm Learning Center. The city also offers access to historical sites like Fort Vasquez which was a fur trading post during the 1800s.

Evans Transportation

Air transportation is available from the Denver International Airport.

Evans Higher Education

Higher education opportunities are offered by the Aims Community College, Naropa University, and Colorado State University.

High Points

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

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Racial Diversity
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Top 18%Evans Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Evans, CO

Comparing Evans 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 Population95
Racial Diversity79
Well-Paid Single Men33
Female Share of the Population26
Senior Citizens13
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income45
College Educated Adults44
People Above Poverty33
People in Middle Class or Better33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times76
Working at Home42
Walking and Biking to Work44
Public Transportation Use35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built98
Affordability of Property Taxes75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Affordability of Rents56
People Living Alone33
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime34
Low Property Crime12
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