Demographic Context
Boulder, Colorado population growth between 2010 and 2013. Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Boulder, Colorado Racial Shifts between 2000 and 2010. Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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The city of Boulder had a 2010 population of 97, 385 people. Comparably, the state's population was 5,029,196 people. Boulder is growing more than the state overall. The 2013 estimate indicates a 5.8% increase in population to 103, 166 people (U.S. Census).
The majority of the populace is Caucasian with 88%. The second largest race is Hispanic or Latino with 8.7%. Boulder's racial makeup is less diverse than the state of Colorado overall. The residents of Boulder are more educated in comparison to the state percentage of people attaining a Bachelor's Degree or higher. Almost 72% of those aged 25 or older in Boulder have at least a Bachelor's Degree. Moreover, the residents are very involved in community activism. The median household income estimate for 2013 was $57,012 with a workforce of about 56,000 people (U.S. Census).
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