Black Hawk, Colorado
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Black Hawk is a city located in Gilpin County, Colorado. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 118. The town is a historic mining settlement founded in 1859 during the Colorado Gold Rush It is located adjacent to Central City, another historic mining settlement in Gregory Gulch. It flourished during the mining boom of the late 19th century following the construction of mills and a railroad link to Golden. The town declined during the 20th century but has been revived in recent years after the establishment of casino gambling following a statewide initiative in 1990.
The town is located in the narrow ravine of Gregory Gulch, a side ravine of Clear Creek. In 1859 the discovery of gold in Gregory Gulch by its namesake, John H. Gregory, sent thousands of prospectors and miners into the ravine looking for lodes in the hillsides. The Colorado Central Railroad extended its line to the town in the early 1870s. A restored depot and locomotive are on display on the east side of downtown. Many of the historic buildings in the town have been restored following the opening of the first casino in 1991. The casinos are largely located down the ravine from the historic townsite, lining the side of Colorado State Highway 119. Many of the current casino visitors arrive on bus tours from nearby Denver.
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Geography
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Location of Black Hawk, Colorado
Black Hawk is located at 39°48'11" North, 105°29'32" West (39.803149, -105.492265)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.8 km² (1.5 mi²). 3.8 km² (1.5 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 118 people, 54 households, and 28 families residing in the city. The population density is 31.2/km² (80.9/mi²). There are 79 housing units at an average density of 20.9/km² (54.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 84.75% White, 3.39% African American, 0.85% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 5.93% from other races, and 5.08% from two or more races. 10.17% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
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There are 54 households out of which 18.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.7% are married couples living together, 5.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 46.3% are non-families. 33.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.19 and the average family size is 2.69.
In the city the population is spread out with 17.8% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 33.1% from 25 to 44, 34.7% from 45 to 64, and 8.5% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 41 years. For every 100 females there are 131.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 131.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $44,583, and the median income for a family is $52,500. Males have a median income of $29,688 versus $20,833 for females. The per capita income for the city is $25,985. 0.0% of the population and 0.0% of families are below the poverty line.
Attractions
- Casinos - While smaller, Black Hawk has more casinos then Atlantic City, New Jersey, New Jersey.
- Black Hawk Station
- Bull Durham
- Bullwhackers / Silver Hawk
- Canyon Casino
- Colorado Central Station
- Eureka Casino
- Fitzgerald's
- Gilpin Hotel Casino
- Golden Gates Casino
- Golden Gulch Casino
- Isle of Capri Casino, owned by Isle of Capri Casinos
- Mardi Gras Casino
- Mountain High Casino, owned by Ameristar Casinos
- Red Dolly Casino
- Richman Casino
- Riviera Black Hawk
- Sliver Hawk
- The Lodge Casino
- Wild Card
External links
- Official town website (http://www.cityofblackhawk.org/)