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Firestone, CO


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Firestone, Colorado

Firestone, Colorado is 9 miles SE of Longmont, Colorado (center to center) and 25 miles N of Denver, Colorado. It is in Weld county. The town is part of the Greeley metro area. The population of Firestone is 1,908.

The People and Families of Firestone

In Firestone, about 65% of adults are married. Firestone, compared to the great majority of similar-sized towns, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults. The size of households in the town is larger than most. Kids are seemingly everywhere in Firestone.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Firestone had a median family income of $59,219. Firestone is one of the richer towns in Colorado.

Political Inclinations

Among Firestone political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $500. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Firestone Housing

Of the housing in Firestone, approximately 84% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the town.

Commuting

In Firestone, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Firestone Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Firestone, CO

Comparing Firestone 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 Old98
Racial Diversity97
Male Share of the Population84
Well-Paid Single Men75
Well-Paid Single Women77
Female Share of the Population47
Age of the Population24
Senior Citizens12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income99
People in Middle Class or Better87
People Above Poverty88
College Educated Adults52

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use75
Working at Home52
Short Commute Times22
Walking and Biking to Work21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals42
Affordability of Property Taxes33
Affordability of Rents24
People Living Alone11
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime24
Low Violent Crime11
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