Fort Lupton, CO

Fort Lupton, Colorado

Introduction to Fort Lupton, Colorado

Located in Weld county, Fort Lupton, Colorado is 16 miles E of Longmont, Colorado (center to center) and 25 miles N of Denver, Colorado. The city has a population of 6,787 residents.

Fort Lupton History

Fort Lupton is a Front Range community located along the scenic South Platte River. The community derived its current name from Lieutenant Lancaster Lupton who, in 1836, built a trading fort in the area. Business continued until 1844, after which Fort Lupton ceased fur trading operations; it was reopened by traders in 1859. The community was incorporated into the state into the state in 1974.

Fort Lupton and nearby Attractions

• Longmont Museum
• Fort Vasquez
• Barbour Ponds State Park
• Butterfly Pavilion
• Coyote Creek Golf Course
• Water World

Things To Do In Fort Lupton

The area has many nearby museums including Longmont Museum, Fort Vasquez Museum, and Louisville Historical Museum. The Barbour Ponds State Park and Barr Lake State Park offer various recreational facilities. The Coyote Creek Golf Course is a scenic 18-hole municipal course that provides golfing opportunities. Another popular trip is a visit to the Butterfly Pavilion, a tropical conservatory featuring free-flying butterflies, an insect center, and a chrysalis viewing area.

Fort Lupton Transportation

The closest airport to Fort Lupton is the Denver International Airport.

Fort Lupton Higher Education

Nearby colleges include include Aims Community College, Arapahoe Community College, and Colorado Christian University.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of Fort Lupton, CO

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Fort Lupton Almanac

Fort Lupton Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Fort Lupton Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Fort Lupton, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

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Fort Lupton High Schools (2004)

FORT LUPTON HIGH SCHOOL
530 REYNOLDS STREET
303-857-7100
Serves 720 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.4

Fort Lupton Colleges

(List of All Colorado Colleges)

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