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Denver Colorado
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Denver gets associated with the Old West a lot, but the
New West has left a much more visible mark on the city.
In the past 15 years, an influx of high-technology firms
and other companies has polished up a town that used to
be known for its rough edges. A skyline of gleaming
glass graces downtown, and even the historic areas shine
with fresh varnish. Denverites consider their natural
environment precious -- many spend their weekends
skiing, biking, hiking and camping. So, balancing growth
with environmental concerns has become a regional
priority. Light-rail lines are beginning to stretch out
into the suburbs to relieve traffic snarls, and open
land within and outside the city is being set aside for
parks and recreation areas.
- Founded: 1858 (incorporated, 1861)
- Head Official: Mayor John W. Hickenlooper
(D) (since 2003)
- City Population
- 1980: 493,000
- 1990: 467,610
- 2000: 554,636
- 2003 estimate: 557,748
- Percent change, 1990–2000: 18.6%
- U.S. rank in 1980: 24th
- U.S. rank in 1990: 26th
- U.S. rank in 2000: 31st
- Metropolitan Area Population (PMSA)
- 1980: 1,429,000
- 1990: 1,622,980
- 2000: 2,109,282
- Percent change, 1990–2000: 29.9%
- U.S. rank in 1980: 21st (PMSA)
- U.S. rank in 1990: 22nd (MSA)
- U.S. rank in 2000: 19th (MSA)
- Area: 153 square miles (2000)
- Elevation: 5,332 feet above sea level
- Average Annual Temperature: 50.0° F
- Average Annual Precipitation: 15.81
inches
- Major Economic Sectors: Communications,
utilities, transportation
- Unemployment Rate: 5.6% (January 2005)
- Per Capita Income: $24,101 (1999)
- 2002 FBI Crime Index Total: 32,132
- Major Colleges and Universities:
University of Denver, Metropolitan State University,
University of Colorado at Denver
- Daily Newspapers: The Denver Post;
Rocky Mountain News
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