Berthoud, Colorado
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Berthoud is a town located in Larimer County, Colorado. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 4,839.
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Geography
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Location of Berthoud, Colorado
Berthoud is located at 40°18'25" North, 105°4'30" West (40.306899, -105.075136)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 10.5 km² (4.1 mi²). 10.3 km² (4.0 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 2.22% water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 4,839 people, 1,821 households, and 1,331 families residing in the town. The population density is 470.6/km² (1,219.7/mi²). There are 1,883 housing units at an average density of 183.1/km² (474.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 93.18% White, 0.23% African American, 0.56% Native American, 0.60% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 3.86% from other races, and 1.51% from two or more races. 8.06% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 1,821 households out of which 42.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.0% are married couples living together, 9.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 26.9% are non-families. 22.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 7.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.65 and the average family size is 3.12.
In the town the population is spread out with 29.4% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 33.7% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 8.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 101.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 96.7 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $52,672, and the median income for a family is $58,491. Males have a median income of $43,676 versus $29,861 for females. The per capita income for the town is $25,037. 3.1% of the population and 1.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 2.8% of those under the age of 18 and 9.4% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Community
Berthoud is a small town surrounded largely by farmland, nicknamed the "Garden spot of Colorado." In many parts of town, trees overarch the city streets. Students from town and from surrounding farms and developments attend the four public schools: two elementary schools, a centrally located middle school, and a high school. There is a yearly community parade on "Berthoud Day" in early June that ends with a concert in Fickel Park where families gather and enjoy the music in a picnic like atmosphere.
External links
- Official town website (http://www.ci.berthoud.co.us/)