Longmont
About Longmont, CO
With its sweeping mountain views, bustling downtown and more affordable housing than some neighboring cities, Longmont has been known as one of Boulder County's fastest-growing cities. The city's appeal stems from Longmont's unique location, not far from Denver, Rocky Mountain National Park and the foothills.
Longmont is also growing in diversity. The Hispanic and Latino population soared during the 1990s, rising from 11 percent to 19 percent of the city's population. Census data shows that about half of the Mexican nationals counted in Boulder County in April 2000 were in Longmont.
The second-largest city in Boulder County, Longmont holds many public events. In the summer, Longmont is home to the Boulder County Fair. The city also boasts nearly 2,500 acres of open space and parks.
In 1870, settlers picked an area directly east of Longs Peak for their town site and named the town after the peak. By 1910, the population had doubled about every 10 years. Northeast Longmont became a hub for farming of sugar beets, alfalfa, beans, potatoes and peas.
In 1961, Longmont became a home-rule city. Elected officials include a mayor, who serves for two years, and six council members, who serve four-year terms. Three council members are elected at large, and three are elected to represent wards of the city.
Name derived from: A combination of "Long" from Longs Peak and "mont" from the French word for mountain.
Population: 71,093
Year incorporated: 1873
Elevation: 4,979 feet
Size: 21.5 square miles
Did you know … ? Longmont has almost 100 designated historic structures. A list is available here.
Longmont's Museum and Cultural Center, 400 Quail Road, features four exhibit galleries, three classrooms and an outdoor courtyard.
The city has three municipal golf courses: Sunset Golf Course, Twin Peaks and Robert Trent Jones II at Ute Creek. Sunset has been rated one of the best nine-hole courses in the state.
More than 2,000 Longmont residents served in World War II.
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