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Weld County occurs as county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. When of 2000, the people is 180,936. A county seat is Greeley.

Geography
Weld County fuck a comparatively flat eastern half of Colorado; a northeastern portions of a county contain the extensive Pawnee National Grassland.

Based on data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 10,416 km² (4,022 mi²). 10,340 klick² (3,992 mi²) of these are l& and 75 klick² (Xxix mi²) of these are fluids. A aggregate front yard is Cipher.72% a stream.

Demographics
When of the census2 of 2000, there are 180,936 people, 63,247 households, and 45,221 families residing in the county. A population density is 18/km² (45/mi²). There are 66,194 housing units at an typical density of 6/km² (17/mi²). A racial makeup of the county is 81.71% White, 0.56% Black or African American, 0.87% Native American, 0.83% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 13.29% from other races, and 2.65% from two or more races. Xxvii.05% of the people are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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In a county the people is spread retired using Xxviii.20% under a age of Eighteen, Thirteen.20% from either 18 to Two dozen, Xxix.70% from either 25 to 44, Xx.00% from either 45 to 64, & Ix.00% world health organization come 65 years aged or even older. A median age is 31 years. For each Hundred females there are One c.Lx males. For each Hundred females age Xviii & terminated, there are 98.00 males.

the median income for a menage in the county is $42,321, & the median income for a personal is $49,569. Males have a median income of $35,037 versus $25,757 for females. A per capita income for the county is $18,957. Xii.50% of the people & Eighter from decatur.00% of families come beneath a poverty line. Away from a number people, Xiv.60% of victims under a age of 18 & 8.50% of victims 65 & older come dwelling in a image below the poverty level.

Cities and towns
Aristocrat Ranchettes Ault Dacono Eaton Evans Firestone Fort Lupton Frederick Garden City Gilcrest Greeley Grover Hudson Johnstown Keenesburg Kersey La Salle Lochbuie Mead Milliken Nunn Pierce Platteville Raymer Severance Windsor

History
Weld County wwhen organized as one of a 17 original Colorado counties per 1st Territorial Legislature in November One, 1861. Until February 9, 1887, its boundaries involved a region currently comprising Weld County, Washington County, Logan County, Morgan County, Yuma County, Phillips County, and Sedgwick County.

Weld Library District
Featuring locations, special events, book catalog, and child resources.

Weld County
Official government site

Weld County Maps
Location and directional maps.

Northwest Parkway Public Highway Authority
Explains the Northwest Parkway Project. It is only north of SH 128. A toll road to make a traveling experience eaiser to DIA, Interlocken and Flatiron's Mall.

Weld County Bar Association
Includes membership list, history and brief description of legal services.

Tri-Town Online
Community and business information for Firestone, Frederick and Dacono, Colorado.

Weld County Genealogical Society
Genealogical research and published records, meeting schedules, and membership information.

Weld Food Bank
Newsletter, volunteer opportunities, information on the available programs, and donation needs.

Growth in Southwest Weld County
An examination of the issues and conflicts related to the high population growth in the area.


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