Northglenn, Colorado facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Northglenn, Colorado
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| City of Northglenn | ||
The Northglenn City Hall.
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 Northglenn, Colorado
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Colorado |
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| Counties | Adams County Weld County |
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| City | Northglenn | |
| Incorporated | April 19, 1969 | |
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| • Type | Home rule municipality | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 7.44 sq mi (19.28 km2) | |
| • Land | 7.35 sq mi (19.04 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.24 km2) | |
| Elevation | 5,377 ft (1,639 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 38,131 | |
| • Density | 5,125/sq mi (1,977.7/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) | |
| ZIP codes |
80233, 80234, 80241, 80260
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| Area code(s) | Both 303 and 720 | |
| FIPS code | 08-54330 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0181266 | |
| Highways | I-25, SH 7, SH 128, E-470 | |
The City of Northglenn is a special type of city in Colorado. It is located in two counties: Adams and Weld. Northglenn is part of the larger Denver metropolitan area.
In 2020, about 38,131 people lived in Northglenn. The city was planned and built in 1959 by Jordon Perlmutter. It was designed as a complete community.
You can travel directly from Northglenn to Downtown Denver. This is possible using the Regional Transportation District's N Line train. The train stops at the Northglenn/112th station.
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Exploring Northglenn's Location
Northglenn is located at a specific point on the map: 39 degrees, 53 minutes, 51 seconds North and 104 degrees, 58 minutes, 55 seconds West.
The city covers a total area of about 19.4 square kilometers (7.49 square miles). Most of this area is land, about 19.2 square kilometers (7.41 square miles). A small part, about 0.2 square kilometers (0.08 square miles), is water.
Northglenn's Climate and Weather
Northglenn has a semi-arid climate. This means it's usually dry, but not a desert. It gets some rain and snow.
The hottest temperature ever recorded in Northglenn was 108 degrees Fahrenheit (42 degrees Celsius) on August 2, 2008. The coldest temperature was -24 degrees Fahrenheit (-31 degrees Celsius) on December 22, 1990.
How Many People Live in Northglenn?
The number of people living in Northglenn has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 27,785 | — | |
| 1980 | 29,847 | 7.4% | |
| 1990 | 27,195 | −8.9% | |
| 2000 | 31,575 | 16.1% | |
| 2010 | 35,789 | 13.3% | |
| 2020 | 38,131 | 6.5% | |
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Famous People from Northglenn
Many interesting people have lived in Northglenn. Here are a few:
- Odell Barry (1941–2022): He was a professional football player. After his sports career, he became the mayor of Northglenn.
- Steve Taylor (1957- ): He is a talented guitarist, singer-songwriter, and music producer.
See also
In Spanish: Northglenn (Colorado) para niños
