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| Grand
Junction by the Numbers |
| Population, 2000* |
45,669 |
| Growth 1990-2000 |
44.6% |
Median Age, 2000**
Under 15
Aged 15-24
Aged 25-44
Aged 45-64
Aged 65+
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38.8
17.3%
15.8%
26.3%
22.8%
17.9% |
| Median Household Income (MSA) |
$33,152 |
| Median home price |
$120,100 |
| Sales Tax Rate |
2.75% |
*Source: Colorado Dept of Local Affairs, July 2002
**Source: U.S. Census Bureau 1999/2000
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Grand Junction, Colorado was established at the junction of the
Colorado and Gunnison Rivers on the Western Slope of the Rocky Mountains.
Grand Junction is at the center of a fertile valley that is surrounded
on three sides by mountains and mesas climbing to heights of 9,000
to 10,500 feet.
Grand Junction is the largest community in Western Colorado (referred
to also as the Western Slope) and was established in 1881, incorporated
in 1882 and adopted Home Rule Government in 1909. The City of Grand
Junction has a Council/ Manager form of government. Council members
run by district, but are elected by all voters throughout the city.
The City Council appoints a mayor from within the Council to serve
a one-year term. Encompassing 13,935 square acres at a mean altitude
of 4,592 feet, the city was recognized as an MSA in 1995, including
the outlying incorporated and unincorporated communities.
Population and Workforce
According to the US Census information, the City of Grand Junction
has a population of 45,669, an increase of almost 50% since
1990.
The Grand Junction MSA was the 12th fastest growing in the southwestern
US during the 1990's (see related news article). The population is projected to continue to grow at
a similar rate during the next 10 years. The Grand Junction MSA's
labor force is approximately 66,000 people.
Transportation
Grand Junction's strategic location on Interstate 70 offers businesses
excellent access to millions of consumers. Interstate 70 is a major
trucking route connecting the area directly with Denver and Salt
Lake City. The Union Pacific Rail Line runs directly through Grand
Junction, providing industrial sites with railroad access. General
aviation services are available at the Walker Field Airport, in
Grand Junction, offering connections to Phoenix, Denver and Salt
Lake City.
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Principal Industries
Grand Junction is a regional service center, especially in business
and health/medical services. However it also has a growing number of
customer service centers, telecommunications and 'hi-tech' industries
and a growing and diverse manufacturing base in electronics, semiconductor
equipment, advanced composites, bicycle parts and other diverse products.
Education
Grand Junction schools are administered by the Mesa County Valley
School District 51 - one of the finest districts in the state.
In addition, higher educational opportunities can be found at
UTEC, Mesa State College, Colorado State University-Agriculture
Extension, Intellitec College and Colorado Christian University.
Real Estate
Grand Junction has many industrial, commercial, and office properties,
developed and undeveloped land and business park lots available
for lease and rent. Please contact the Grand Junction Economic
Partnership for further information, or the Mesa County Association
of Realtors at www.mesacar.com
Links
To get connected with the City of Grand Junction, visit the cities
website at www.gjcity.org
Major Employers
For a list
of the major employers visit the Industry Base page. |
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