Basalt, Colorado
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Basalt is a town located in Eagle County, Colorado. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 2,681.
Basalt has one of the best libraries in the Central Valley.
Geography
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Location of Basalt, Colorado
Basalt is located at 39°22'6" North, 107°2'18" West (39.368382, -107.038263)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 5.0 km² (1.9 mi²). 5.0 km² (1.9 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.03% water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 2,681 people, 1,052 households, and 637 families residing in the town. The population density is 539.1/km² (1,394.8/mi²). There are 1,218 housing units at an average density of 244.9/km² (633.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 91.53% White, 0.48% African American, 0.52% Native American, 1.27% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 4.77% from other races, and 1.31% from two or more races. 11.75% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 1,052 households out of which 34.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.1% are married couples living together, 7.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 39.4% are non-families. 24.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 2.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.55 and the average family size is 3.00.
In the town the population is spread out with 23.6% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 42.3% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 3.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there are 108.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 110.6 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $67,200, and the median income for a family is $73,375. Males have a median income of $40,791 versus $30,532 for females. The per capita income for the town is $30,746. 6.3% of the population and 4.9% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 5.9% of those under the age of 18 and 6.8% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
External links
- Official town website (http://www.basalt.net/)