Conveniently located between Boulder and Denver along the U.S. 36 corridor. We are an expanding and innovative community, with both new development opportunities and established neighborhoods.
Superior's history is one of coal mining. The first mines in the area were developed in the late 1800s. The Town itself was founded in 1896 and incorporated in 1904. The Town reportedly was named after the "superior" quality of coal found in the area.
Mining was the major force in Superior's history until the Industrial Mine closed in 1945. Subsequently, many people moved out of the area and the Town evolved into a quiet ranching and farming community. The Town's population hovered around 250 until recently. For a good review of Superior's history, look at Lost Superior: Remembering the Architectural Heritage of a Colorado Coal Mining Town by the Superior Historical Commission. Copies of the book are available at Town Hall.
The Town's largest residential development is known as Rock Creek Ranch. Although the land was subdivided in 1987, development continues today. Through 2006, approximately 2700 single-family homes and 1800 multi-family homes have been developed in Rock Creek swelling Superior's population to approximately 12,483.
Future development plans of the Town include commercial development, retail development, multi-family residential units, and single family homes. The Town is approximately four square miles in area and has 630 acres of parks, green space, and open space and 35 miles of trails.
13,283 people live in SUPERIOR, where the median age is 36.8 and the average individual income is $56,521. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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SUPERIOR has 4,668 households, with an average household size of 2.85. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in SUPERIOR do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 13,283 people call SUPERIOR home. The population density is 3,377.06 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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