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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 population of the town is 1,908.
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.
In 2000, Firestone had a median family income of $59,219. Firestone is one of the richer towns in Colorado.
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.
Of the housing in Firestone, approximately 84% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the town.
In Firestone, 96% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Firestone to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):
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