Frederick, Colorado
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Frederick is a Statutory Town in Weld County
, Colorado, United States. The population was 8679 at the 2010 census
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According to the United States Census Bureau
, the town has a total area of 8.7 square miles (22.5 km²), of which, 8.6 square miles (22.3 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square mile (0.258998811 km²) of it (1.03%) is water.
As of the census
of 2000, there were 2,467 people, 852 households, and 684 families residing in the town. The population density
was 286.4 people per square mile (110.6/km²). There were 896 housing units at an average density of 104.0 per square mile (40.2/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 87.15% White, 0.57% African American, 1.01% Native American, 0.81% Asian, 8.07% from other races
, and 2.39% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 20.88% of the population.
There were 852 households out of which 43.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.9% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.7% were non-families. 13.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 2.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.90 and the average family size was 3.21.
In the town the population was spread out with 30.3% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 38.2% from 25 to 44, 18.9% from 45 to 64, and 4.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 100.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.1 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $55,324, and the median income for a family was $56,394. Males had a median income of $39,191 versus $28,462 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $20,602. About 4.6% of families and 4.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.8% of those under age 18 and 3.2% of those age 65 or over.
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Frederick Elementary School.
Legacy Elementary School.
Carbon Valley Academy.
s of Frederick
Weld County, Colorado
As of the census of 2000, there were 180,936 people, 63,247 households, and 45,221 families residing in the county. The population density was 45 people per square mile . There were 66,194 housing units at an average density of 17 per square mile...
, Colorado, United States. The population was 8679 at the 2010 census
United States Census, 2010
The Twenty-third United States Census, known as Census 2010 or the 2010 Census, is the current national census of the United States. National Census Day was April 1, 2010 and is the reference date used in enumerating individuals...
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Geography
Frederick is located at 40°6′40"N 104°57′39"W (40.111175, −104.960967).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the town has a total area of 8.7 square miles (22.5 km²), of which, 8.6 square miles (22.3 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square mile (0.258998811 km²) of it (1.03%) is water.
Demographics
As of the census of 2010, there were 8679 people in 3070 households. The racial makeup of the town was 7747 White, 47 African American, 181 Asian, 34 AIAN, 1 NHPI, 398 Other, with 1222 claiming Hispanic or Latino Ethnicity. 4369 were Male, 4310 were Female and 2692 under 18 years of age.As of the census
Census
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of 2000, there were 2,467 people, 852 households, and 684 families residing in the town. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 286.4 people per square mile (110.6/km²). There were 896 housing units at an average density of 104.0 per square mile (40.2/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 87.15% White, 0.57% African American, 1.01% Native American, 0.81% Asian, 8.07% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 2.39% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 20.88% of the population.
There were 852 households out of which 43.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.9% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.7% were non-families. 13.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 2.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.90 and the average family size was 3.21.
In the town the population was spread out with 30.3% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 38.2% from 25 to 44, 18.9% from 45 to 64, and 4.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 100.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.1 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $55,324, and the median income for a family was $56,394. Males had a median income of $39,191 versus $28,462 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the town was $20,602. About 4.6% of families and 4.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.8% of those under age 18 and 3.2% of those age 65 or over.
Schools
Frederick Senior High SchoolFrederick High School (Colorado)
Frederick High School is a public high school in Frederick, Colorado, north of Denver. It is a four-year public school serving grades 9 through 12. Its enrollment is 865.The school is part of the St. Vrain Valley School District...
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Frederick Elementary School.
Legacy Elementary School.
Carbon Valley Academy.
History
The town was named for Frederick A. Clark, a landholder. Incorporated in 1907, the Town of Frederick began as a coal mining town attracting immigrants from Italy, France, Greece, Turkey, several Slavic countries and Latin America.Mayors
This is a list of MayorMayor
In many countries, a Mayor is the highest ranking officer in the municipal government of a town or a large urban city....
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| Mayor | Term |
|---|---|
| Eric Doering | 2004–Present |
| Richard P. Wyatt | 2002–2004 |
| Edward J. Tagliente | 1990–2002 |
| Mary Jane Hall | 1988–1990 |
| Floyd A. Larkin | 1987–1988 |
| Holly Wm. Hall | 1983–1987 |
| Edward J. Tagliente | 1980–1983 |
| Holly Wm. Hall | 1978–1980 |
| Edward J. Tagliente | 1977–1978 |
| Holly Wm. Hall | 1974–1977 |
| John Di Gregorio | 1969–1974 |
| Holly Wm. Hall | 1965–1969 |
| James M. Crist | 1961–1965 |
| A.J. Hicks | 1956–1961 |
| Lewis Williams Lewis Williams For the Welsh rugby union player see Lewis Williams Lewis Williams was a U.S. Congressman from North Carolina between 1815 and 1842.... | 1954–1956 |
| I.W. Thompson | 1949–1954 |
| William G. Workman | 1948–1949 |
| I.W. Thompson | July 1945–1948 |
| John Dunmire | Aug 1944 – July 1945 |
| R.H. Stanger | 1944 – Aug 1944 |
| F.L. Behymer | 1942–1944 |
| John L. Dunmire | 1941–1942 |
| Charles Liley | 1936–1941 |
| L. J. Beynon | 1932–1936 |
| Dr. F. H. McCabe | 1930–1932 |
| M. F. Sweeney | 1928–1930 |
| George Laughlin | 1926–1928 |
| Newton Nicholson | 1924–1926 |
| Dr. Leyda | 1921–1924 |
| J. P. Cassidy | 1920–1921 |
| E. H. Whiles | 1915–1920 |
| Charles Alaux, Jr. | 1914–1915 |
| E. H. Whiles | 1913–1914 |
See also
- Colorado municipalitiesColorado municipalitiesThe U.S. state of Colorado currently has 271 active incorporated municipalities, including 196 towns, 73 cities, and two consolidated city and county governments.-Municipal government:...
- Denver-Aurora-Boulder Combined Statistical AreaDenver-Aurora-Boulder Combined Statistical Areathumb|300px|Map of the 12-county Denver-Aurora-Boulder Combined Statistical AreaThe Denver-Aurora-Boulder, CO Combined Statistical Area is a United States Census Bureau defined Combined Statistical Area located in the Denver region of the state of Colorado...
- Front Range Urban CorridorFront Range Urban CorridorThe Front Range Urban Corridor is an oblong region of urban population located along the eastern face of the Southern Rocky Mountains in the U.S. states of Colorado and Wyoming. The corridor derives its name from the Front Range, the mountain range that defines the west central boundary of the...
- Greeley Metropolitan Statistical Area
- State of Colorado
- Weld County, ColoradoWeld County, ColoradoAs of the census of 2000, there were 180,936 people, 63,247 households, and 45,221 families residing in the county. The population density was 45 people per square mile . There were 66,194 housing units at an average density of 17 per square mile...
External links
- Town of Frederick website
- Carbon Valley Edition of the Times-Call (Local news, information & advertising)