| About Telluride -
Telluride is a town located in San Miguel County in southwestern Colorado on the San Miguel River on the west side of the San
Juan Mountains. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 2,221. Originally a mining town; it is now a major ski resort. In the summer, there are festivals almost every weekend, including the Telluride Film Festival and a
bluegrass festival. It is the county seat of San Miguel County.
Telluride sits in a box canyon. Steep forested mountains and cliffs surround it. Spectacular Bridal Veil Falls is at the head of the canyon. Numerous weathered
ruins of old mining operations dot the hillsides. Some people consider it to be
one of the most beautiful places on Earth.
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As of the census of 2000, there are 2,221 people, 1,013 households, and 357
families residing in the town. The population density is 1,207.8/km˛
(3,143.3/mi˛). There are 1,938 housing units at an average density of
1,053.9/km˛ (2,742.8/mi˛). The racial makeup of the town is 92.57% White,
0.41% African American, 0.81% Native American, 0.72% Asian, 4.14% from other
races, and 1.35% from two or more races. 7.20% of the population are Hispanic
or Latino of any race.
There are 1,013 households out of which 19.1% have children under the age of
18 living with them, 25.2% are married couples living together, 6.1% have a
female householder with no husband present, and 64.7% are non-families. 31.9%
of all households are made up of individuals and 1.6% have someone living
alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.19 and
the average family size is 2.79.
In the town the population is spread out with 14.3% under the age of 18, 12.2% from 18 to 24, 50.9% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 1.9% who are 65
years of age or older. The median age is 31 years. For every 100 females there are 122.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 127.4 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $51,938, and the median
income for a family is $66,136. Males have a median income of $35,329 versus
$30,096 for females. The per capita income for the town is $38,832. 11.5% of
the population and 8.5% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the
total population, 16.2% of those under the age of 18 and 6.9% of those 65 and
older are living below the poverty line.
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