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Information & Facts about Adams County, Colorado

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Government - History - Libraries - Location - Organizations & Groups -
Other Facts & Figures - Population - Schools

Government

Official Adams County Website

Adams County Building
450 South 4th Avenue
Brighton, Colorado 80601-3193
Phone: 303.654.6160

The county seat is Brighton.

Adams County Clerk
450 S. 4th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
Phone: (303) 654-6020

Adams County Colorado Vital Records
Tri-County Health Department
7000 E. Bellview, Suite #301
Englewood, CO 80111-1628
Phone: (303) 220-9200

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Population:

2000 - 363,857
2004 - 389,857
2005 - 399,426
2006 - 414,338

Population Density
2000 - 306 persons per square mile

Median age:
2000 - 31.4 years

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Location:

Adams County is part of the Denver-Aurora Metropolitan Statistical Area and the Denver-Aurora-Boulder Combined Statistical Area. It surrounds the Denver International Airport.

Adams County is located in the Mountain Time Zone and does participate in daylight savings time during a portion of the year.

Neighboring counties:
Northwest - Broomfield City and County
North - Weld County
Northeast - Morgan County
East - Washington County
South - Arapahoe County
South - Denver City and County

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Climate:

Average annual Rainfall: 14.2 inches
Average annual Precipitation: 15.5 inches
Average annual Snowfall: 63 inches

Average annual high temperature: 64 degrees F.
Average annual low temperature: 37 degrees F.

Average annual temperature: 48.7 degrees F.

Here is a current weather page for the Brighton area.

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Other Facts and Figures:

Housing units:
2000 - 132,594

Median household income:
2000 - $47,323
2005 - $50,650

Per Capita income:
2000 - $19,944
2002 - $27,389

Median house value:
2005 - $208,934

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History:

The Henderson area was the first permanent settlement in the county area. It was on a large island in the South Platte River. Many of these settlers first arrived to strike it rich in the gold rush, but found they did better by providing food and supplies to the other miners and to residents of the city of Denver. The agricultural roots of the county are still maintained today. The first depot in the county was named Hughes, but the name was later changed to Brighton when the town was platted. Brighton was the first incorporated town in the county in 1887. Adams County was created in 1902 from a part of the very large Arapahoe County. It was named for Alva Adams, a former governor who actually held the office at the time. Brighton was chosen as the county seat on 8 November 1904. A courthouse was built in 1906. The building is still used for other purposes today.

In 1903, part of the eastern county was moved to the new counties of Washington and Yuma. In 1989, 53 square miles was transferred to the City and County of Denver for the new Denver International Airport. A small corner of the county went to the City and County of Broomfield on 15 November 2001.

History page for the county

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Geography:

Total area: 1,198 square miles
land area: 1,192 square miles
water area: 6 square miles

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Genealogy:

US GenWeb project page for Adams County
The Political Graveyard for Adams County
Linkpendium page for Adams County
Genealogy Trails page for the county
Kindred Trails page for Adams County
Cemeteries of Adams County

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Libraries:

Rangeview Library District
The Library District consists of six branches; Bennett, Brighton, Commerce City, Northglenn, Perl Mack, and Thornton; as well as Bookmobile, Home Library Services, and Administration .
11658 N. Huron
Northglenn, CO 80234
Phone: 303 288-2001

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Schools:

School Districts in Adams County

Adams 12 Five Star Schools
The five stars represent the five unique communities the district serves: Broomfield, Federal Heights, Northglenn, Thornton and Westminster.

Adams County School District 14
Aurora Public Schools
Brighton 27J School District

Adams County Education Consortium
a county wide partnership that will enhance personalized academic skills development, profession exploration, and relevant work ready skills for all learner groups in Adams County

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Economy:

Adams County Economic Development
12050 Pecos Street, Suite 200
Westminster, Colorado 80234
Phone: 303-450-5106

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Organizations & Groups

Adams County Historical Society and Museum Complex
Adams County Regional Park
9601 Henderson Road
Brighton, Colorado 80601
Phone: 303.659.7103

Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce

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Attractions & Other Information

Adams County Museum Complex
Adams County Regional Park
9601 Henderson Road
Brighton, Colorado 80601
Phone: 303.659.7103

Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge
Rocky Mountain Arsenal NWR
5650 Havana St Bldg 121
Commerce City, CO 80022
Phone: 303-289-0232

Barr Lake State Park
13401 Picadilly Road
Brighton, CO 80603
Phone 303-659-6005

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