MULTICULTURAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE General Information COLORADO
Colorado encompasses most of the Southern Rocky Mountains as well as the northeastern portion of the Colorado Plateau and the western edge of the Great Plains. Colorado is part of the Western United States, the Southwestern United States, and the Mountain States. Colorado is the 8th most extensive and the 22nd most populous of the 50 United States.
Colorado is bordered by Wyoming to the north, Nebraska to the northeast, Kansas to the east, Oklahoma to the southeast, New Mexico to the south, Utah to the west, and Arizona to the southwest, at the Four Corners. Colorado is noted for its vivid landscape of mountains, forests, high plains, mesas, canyons, plateaus, rivers, and desert lands.
Population: 5,456,574
Male: 2,520,662; Female: 2,508,534. White: 4,089,202 (81.3%); Black: 201,737 (4.0%); American Indian: 56,010 (1.1%); Asian: 139,028 (2.8%); Other race: 364,140 (7.2%); Two or more races: 172,456 (3.4%); Hispanic/Latino: 1,038,687 (20.7%). 2010 population 18 and over: 3,803,587; 65 and over: 549,625; median age: 35.7.
By 2012, Hispanics made up 21% of Colorado's population, and Non-Hispanic Whites made up 69%. According to the 2000 Census, the largest ancestry groups in Colorado are German (22%) including of Swiss and Austrian nationalities, Mexican (18%), Irish (12%), and English (12%). Persons reporting German ancestry are especially numerous in the Front Range, the Rockies (west-central counties) and Eastern parts/High Plains.
Colorado also has some large African-American communities located in Denver, in the neighborhoods of Montebello, Five Points, Whittier, and many other East Denver areas. A relatively large population of African Americans are also found in Colorado Springs on the east and southeast side of the city.
The state has sizable numbers of Asian-Americans of Mongolian, Chinese, Filipino, Korean, Southeast Asian and Japanese descent. The highest population of Asian Americans can be found on the south and southeast side of Denver, as well as some on Denver's southwest side. The Denver metropolitan area is considered more liberal and diverse than much of the state when it comes to political issues and environmental concerns.
Median Household Income: $55,430.00 (13)
Area: 103,717 sq mi. (268,627 sq km)
Capital: Denver (Area Code: 303/720)
10 largest cities (2014): Denver, 634,265; Northeast Jefferson 451,811; Colorado Springs, 431,834; Aurora, 339,030; South Aurora 329,151; West Adams 310,409; Southwest Arapahoe 201,720; Fort Collins, 148,612; Lakewood, 145,516; Thornton, 124,140; Arvada, 109,745
U. S. Rankings:
Grosse Domestic Product: $316,535 million (18) Source: http://www.bea.gov
Education: State Education Data Profile: Source: http://nces.ed.gov
Health:– (8) - Source: http://americashealthrankings.org
Economy
Agriculture, especially the raising of cattle and sheep and production of dairy goods, is economically important in the state. Crops include wheat, hay, corn, and sugar beets. Since the 1950s manufacturing has been the major source of income in the state. Food processing is a major industry; others include the manufacture of computer equipment, aerospace products, transportation equipment, and electrical equipment; printing and publishing; and the production of fabricated metals, chemicals, and lumber. Federal facilities including army and air force bases, prisons, and the Denver Mint, as well as regional offices, contribute greatly to the economy. A new $4 billion international airport opened near Denver in Feb., 1995.
Gold, the lure to exploration and settlement of Colorado, was the first of many valuable minerals (notably silver and lead) discovered here. Leading minerals today are petroleum, coal, molybdenum, sand and gravel, and uranium. Gold is no longer mined extensively. There are also large coal and oil deposits.
Tourism:
Tourism plays a vital role in Colorado's economy. The state's climate, scenery, historical sites, and extensive recreational facilities bring millions of visitors annually. Numerous resorts in towns such as Vail and Aspen attract visitors year-round as well as during ski season. Besides fine hunting, fishing, and skiing there are many special events held in the state, including arts festivals, rodeos, and fairs.
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Local Information / contacts & websites
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorado
Info Please: http://www.infoplease.com/us-states/colorado.html
Colorado Info: https://www.colorado.gov/support-center/
Government – State: https://www.colorado.gov
Government – City: www.denvergov.org
Economic Development: http://www.advancecolorado.com/
Tourism: http://www.colorado.com/
Healthcare: https://www.colorado.gov/cdphe
Multicultural Chamber of Commerce: www.multiculturalchamber.org - info@multiculturalchamber.org
Colorado encompasses most of the Southern Rocky Mountains as well as the northeastern portion of the Colorado Plateau and the western edge of the Great Plains. Colorado is part of the Western United States, the Southwestern United States, and the Mountain States. Colorado is the 8th most extensive and the 22nd most populous of the 50 United States.
Colorado is bordered by Wyoming to the north, Nebraska to the northeast, Kansas to the east, Oklahoma to the southeast, New Mexico to the south, Utah to the west, and Arizona to the southwest, at the Four Corners. Colorado is noted for its vivid landscape of mountains, forests, high plains, mesas, canyons, plateaus, rivers, and desert lands.
Population: 5,456,574
Male: 2,520,662; Female: 2,508,534. White: 4,089,202 (81.3%); Black: 201,737 (4.0%); American Indian: 56,010 (1.1%); Asian: 139,028 (2.8%); Other race: 364,140 (7.2%); Two or more races: 172,456 (3.4%); Hispanic/Latino: 1,038,687 (20.7%). 2010 population 18 and over: 3,803,587; 65 and over: 549,625; median age: 35.7.
By 2012, Hispanics made up 21% of Colorado's population, and Non-Hispanic Whites made up 69%. According to the 2000 Census, the largest ancestry groups in Colorado are German (22%) including of Swiss and Austrian nationalities, Mexican (18%), Irish (12%), and English (12%). Persons reporting German ancestry are especially numerous in the Front Range, the Rockies (west-central counties) and Eastern parts/High Plains.
Colorado also has some large African-American communities located in Denver, in the neighborhoods of Montebello, Five Points, Whittier, and many other East Denver areas. A relatively large population of African Americans are also found in Colorado Springs on the east and southeast side of the city.
The state has sizable numbers of Asian-Americans of Mongolian, Chinese, Filipino, Korean, Southeast Asian and Japanese descent. The highest population of Asian Americans can be found on the south and southeast side of Denver, as well as some on Denver's southwest side. The Denver metropolitan area is considered more liberal and diverse than much of the state when it comes to political issues and environmental concerns.
Median Household Income: $55,430.00 (13)
Area: 103,717 sq mi. (268,627 sq km)
Capital: Denver (Area Code: 303/720)
10 largest cities (2014): Denver, 634,265; Northeast Jefferson 451,811; Colorado Springs, 431,834; Aurora, 339,030; South Aurora 329,151; West Adams 310,409; Southwest Arapahoe 201,720; Fort Collins, 148,612; Lakewood, 145,516; Thornton, 124,140; Arvada, 109,745
U. S. Rankings:
Grosse Domestic Product: $316,535 million (18) Source: http://www.bea.gov
Education: State Education Data Profile: Source: http://nces.ed.gov
Health:– (8) - Source: http://americashealthrankings.org
Economy
Agriculture, especially the raising of cattle and sheep and production of dairy goods, is economically important in the state. Crops include wheat, hay, corn, and sugar beets. Since the 1950s manufacturing has been the major source of income in the state. Food processing is a major industry; others include the manufacture of computer equipment, aerospace products, transportation equipment, and electrical equipment; printing and publishing; and the production of fabricated metals, chemicals, and lumber. Federal facilities including army and air force bases, prisons, and the Denver Mint, as well as regional offices, contribute greatly to the economy. A new $4 billion international airport opened near Denver in Feb., 1995.
Gold, the lure to exploration and settlement of Colorado, was the first of many valuable minerals (notably silver and lead) discovered here. Leading minerals today are petroleum, coal, molybdenum, sand and gravel, and uranium. Gold is no longer mined extensively. There are also large coal and oil deposits.
Tourism:
Tourism plays a vital role in Colorado's economy. The state's climate, scenery, historical sites, and extensive recreational facilities bring millions of visitors annually. Numerous resorts in towns such as Vail and Aspen attract visitors year-round as well as during ski season. Besides fine hunting, fishing, and skiing there are many special events held in the state, including arts festivals, rodeos, and fairs.
*****SEE TOURISM PAGES FOR CONTACTS, OPPORTUNITIES, VIDEOS AND ADS
Local Information / contacts & websites
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorado
Info Please: http://www.infoplease.com/us-states/colorado.html
Colorado Info: https://www.colorado.gov/support-center/
Government – State: https://www.colorado.gov
Government – City: www.denvergov.org
Economic Development: http://www.advancecolorado.com/
Tourism: http://www.colorado.com/
Healthcare: https://www.colorado.gov/cdphe
Multicultural Chamber of Commerce: www.multiculturalchamber.org - info@multiculturalchamber.org
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