Niwot, Colorado facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Niwot, Colorado
|
|
|---|---|
The old Niwot Tribune office on 2nd Avenue
|
|
Location of the Niwot CDP in Boulder County, Colorado
|
|
 Niwot, Colorado
Location in the United States
|
|
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Boulder County |
| Named for | Chief Niwot |
| Government | |
| • Type | unincorporated town |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.374 km2 (4.005 sq mi) |
| • Land | 10.350 km2 (3.996 sq mi) |
| • Water | 0.024 km2 (0.009 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,575 m (5,168 ft) |
| Population
(2020)
|
|
| • Total | 4,306 |
| • Density | 387/km2 (1,003/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
80503, 80544
|
| Area codes | 303 & 720 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2408929 |
Niwot is a small community in Boulder County, Colorado, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a special area defined by the government for gathering information. Niwot has its own post office with ZIP Codes 80503 and 80544. In 2020, about 4,306 people lived in Niwot.
Contents
History of Niwot
Niwot gets its name from Chief Niwot. He was a leader of the Arapaho tribe in the Boulder area during the 1800s. His name means "left-handed."
The town of Niwot was first planned in 1875. It was built along the Colorado Central Railroad tracks. At first, the shops were on the west side of the tracks. Homes were mostly on the east side. By the early 1900s, most of the town had moved to the east. Buildings on the west side were either moved or burned down.
For over ten years, the famous shoe company Crocs, Inc. had its main office in Niwot. They moved their headquarters in June 2020.
Geography and Location
Niwot is located on Colorado State Highway 119. It sits about halfway between the cities of Boulder and Longmont.
The Niwot CDP covers an area of about 10.37 square kilometers (4 square miles). A small part of this area, about 0.024 square kilometers, is water.
Niwot's Climate
Niwot has a climate with warm summers and cool winters. The average high temperature in July is around 88°F (31°C). The average low temperature in January is about 22°F (-5°C). The area gets a moderate amount of rain throughout the year.
| Climate data for Niwot, Colorado | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 47 (8) |
48 (9) |
56 (13) |
63 (17) |
72 (22) |
82 (28) |
88 (31) |
85 (29) |
78 (26) |
66 (19) |
54 (12) |
45 (7) |
65.3 (18.5) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 22 (−6) |
23 (−5) |
29 (−2) |
36 (2) |
44 (7) |
51 (11) |
57 (14) |
56 (13) |
48 (9) |
38 (3) |
28 (−2) |
21 (−6) |
37.75 (3.19) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.76 (19) |
0.82 (21) |
2.19 (56) |
2.87 (73) |
2.8 (71) |
2.2 (56) |
1.79 (45) |
1.84 (47) |
1.68 (43) |
1.55 (39) |
1.24 (31) |
0.94 (24) |
20.68 (525) |
| Source: Accuweather.com | |||||||||||||
People of Niwot
In 2020, Niwot had 4,306 residents and 1,541 households. Most people living in Niwot are White (86.2%). Other groups include Asian (4.7%), African American (0.9%), and Native American (0.3%). About 5.1% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
Many families live in Niwot. About 31.9% of households have children under 18. The average household has about 2.5 people. The average family has about 3 people.
The median income for a household in Niwot was $118,914 in 2019. This means half of the households earned more, and half earned less. For families, the median income was $179,038. About 6.0% of the population lives below the poverty line.
| Niwot CDP, Colorado | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1990 | 2,666 | — |
| 2000 | 4,160 | +56.0% |
| 2010 | 4,006 | −3.7% |
| 2020 | 4,306 | +7.5% |
| Source: United States Census Bureau | ||
Education in Niwot
Students in Niwot attend schools within the St. Vrain Valley School District.
Famous People from Niwot
Many interesting people have connections to Niwot:
- Elise Cranny: A talented distance runner. She holds an American indoor record in the 5000-meter race.
- Brian Dietzen: An American actor who went to Niwot High School.
- Neil Gorsuch: A Justice on the U.S. Supreme Court.
- Alan Stern: A planetary scientist who studies planets.
- Pete Wernick: A well-known five-string bluegrass banjo player.
Niwot in Popular Culture
In 2013, downtown Niwot was used as a film set. It was for the movie Dear Eleanor. This film was produced by Leonardo DiCaprio. It also featured actors like Jessica Alba and Luke Wilson.
