Superior

Town in Boulder County, Colorado

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Superior is a town in Boulder County, Colorado, with 13,094 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,495 ft (1,675 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Louisville, 2.8 miles N.

About Superior

Superior is a Home Rule Town in Boulder County, Colorado, United States, with a small, uninhabited segment of land area extending into Jefferson County. Superior is a suburban community with a population of 13,361 as of 2024. Located in Colorado's Front Range urban corridor, it is close to the cities of Boulder, Denver, and the foothills of the Front Range mountains.

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Living in Superior

Median household income
$159,434
Median home value
$903,900
Median rent
$2,457/mo
Median age
36.9
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Superior, CO population

Superior had 13,094 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census13,094
Density3,329 per sq mi (1,285 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Superior at a glance

StateColorado (CO)
CountyBoulder County
TypeTown
Population13,094 (2020)
Land area3.93 sq mi (10.2 km²)
Water area0.04 sq mi (0.10 km²)
Elevation5,495 ft (1,675 m)
Coordinates39.9312° N, 105.1591° W
ZIP code80027
Official websitetownofsuperior.com
Census code (GEOID)0875640

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Superior

What county is Superior in?

Superior is in Boulder County, Colorado.

What is the population of Superior, CO?

13,094 people lived in Superior at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Superior, CO?

The ZIP code of Superior is 80027.

What is the elevation of Superior?

5,495 feet (1,675 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Superior?

Louisville (2.8 mi), Paragon Estates (3.7 mi), Eldorado Springs (4.8 mi), Lafayette (5.4 mi), Broomfield (5.9 mi).

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