Windsor, Colorado
Windsor: Municipality in Colorado
About
Windsor is a city located in the county of Weld in the U.S. state of Colorado. Its population at the 2010 census was 18,644. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 27,659 inhabitants.
The city was created 142 years ago in 1881.
Windsor is a small town located in Weld County, Colorado. The town was originally founded in 1882 as New Liberty Colony along the Cache la Poudre River.
In 1899, the name was changed to Windsor after the town of Windsor, England. The town was officially incorporated in 1890.
Windsor served as an agricultural community known for its sugar beets, wheat, dairy, corn, and alfalfa. The Great Western Sugar Company factory bolstered the local economy.
In the 1960s, the town saw growth as a residential community for commuters to nearby Greeley and Fort Collins. Population grew from 1,700 in 1960 to over 18,000 by 2000.
Windsor Today
Today, Windsor retains its identity as a fast-growing Front Range community with ties to agriculture. The population is over 27,000 as of 2020.
Notable attractions include the Town of Windsor Museum, Boardwalk Park, and the Carousel of Happiness. The town has an historic downtown along with new residential and commercial development.
Major employers include Vestas, Owens Illinois, and reminding. The town embraces its small-town feel despite rapid growth in recent decades.
Conclusion
Windsor has transformed from a 19th century agricultural settlement to a 21st century bedroom community. It retains its historic roots through landmarks while rapidly expanding. Key aspects of its history include its founding, Great Western Sugar factory, and residential growth since the 1960s.
Quick Facts about Windsor
| Population : | 27,659 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Colorado (United States) |
| County : | Weld County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 970 |
| Water as percent of area : | 1.28% |
| Land as percent of area : | 98.72% |
| Altitude : | 5,384 feet / 1641 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1882 (142 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time : | 06:17:49 (21st November 2024) |
| Postal code : | 80550 |
| Population growth : | 32.59% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Windsor is located at 40°28'39"N 104°54'5"W (40.4774800, -104.9013600).
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- Official Website
Official website of Windsor
Demographics
The population of Windsor increased by 32.59% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 18,644 | - | census |
| 2011 | 19,267 | 3.23% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 20,112 | 4.2% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 21,448 | 6.23% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 22,663 | 5.36% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 23,520 | 3.64% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 24,549 | 4.19% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 26,559 | 7.57% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 28,968 | 8.32% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 25,292 | -14.53% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 27,659 | 8.56% | estimation process |
People born in Windsor (8)
People born in Windsor, including ethicist, political philosopher, and public intellectual Jean Bethke Elshtain, actor and director Herk Harvey, stadium architect Dan Meis, .
List
- Ina Souez (American singer (1903-1992)) she was born in 03/06/1903
- William E. Nichol (American politician) he was born in 12/03/1918
- Kendrick Frazier (science writer) he was born in 19/03/1942
- Jaelin Howell (association football player) she was born in 21/11/1999
- Sophia Smith (American soccer player) she was born in 10/08/2000
Schools in Windsor
College & universities near Windsor, CO
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 381866 | Healing Arts Institute | Fort Collins (CO) | 80525-3479 |
Stations (9)
Amtrak & bus stations near Windsor, CO
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FCC | Fort Collins, Colorado | 250 North Mason St. | BUS |
| LGM | Longmont, Colorado | 623 Main St. | BUS |
| BLD | Boulder, Colorado | 30th & Diagonal Highway | BUS |
| CHY | Cheyenne, Wyoming | 222 Deming Drive | BUS |
| DEB | Denver (Bus Station), Colorado | 1055 19th Street | BUS |
Post offices near Windsor
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Windsor Post Office | Windsor (CO) | 80550 |
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Other cities in Weld County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Weld County , CO. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Greeley | 108,958 | The third most populous city in Weld County, Colorado. |
| Evans | 23,183 | Home rule municipality in Weld County, Colorado |
| Firestone | 15,298 | Human settlement in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America |
| Johnstown | 13,923 | Municipality in Colorado, USA |
| Frederick | 11,515 | Settlement in Weld County, Colorado, United States |
| Milliken | 8,688 | City in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America |
| Fort Lupton | 8,666 | City in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America |
| Lochbuie | 7,885 | Town of the United States in Weld County in United States of America |
| Severance | 7,634 | City in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America |
| Dacono | 6,572 | City in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America |
| Eaton | 6,000 | Human settlement in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America |
| Mead | 5,003 | Town in Weld County, Colorado, United States |
| Platteville | 3,000 | Human settlement in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America |
| Hudson | 2,768 | Statutory Town in Weld County, Colorado, United States |
| La Salle | 2,466 | Town in Colorado, USA |
| Ault | 2,126 | Town of the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Windsor distances to largest Colorado cities
