Firestone, CO is a small town with a population of 15,949. It has a population density of 1,094 people per square mile which is much higher than the US average of 93 people per square mile. The town is known for its many year-round outdoor activities such as fishing, hiking, off-roading in the nearby Roosevelt National Forest and camping at St. Vrain State Park. There are several businesses located in Firestone, including grocery stores like King Soopers and Safeway, restaurants like La Paloma Mexican Restaurant and Park Hill Tap & Grill as well as the local brewery Primitive Brewery. During summertime there are often local sporting events hosted at Union Reservoir such as volleyball tournaments and disc golf tournaments. Firestone also hosts several nonprofits and youth organizations such as the Boys & Girls Club of Weld County and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Weld County who work to provide support within the community.
The population in Firestone is 15,949. There are 1,141 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Firestone is 34.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Firestone is 3.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Firestone
- 58.1% are married
- 11.2% are divorced
- 51.2% are married with children
- 13.6% have children, but are single
Race in Firestone
- 77.3% are White
- 0.5% are Black
- 1.9% are Asian
- 1.0% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 16.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander