About Us

Historic Photo of Superior's Mine and surrounding camp.

Welcome to the Town of Superior, Colorado! We are conveniently located between Boulder and Denver along the U.S. 36 corridor. The Town is an expanding and innovative community, offering new development opportunities, established neighborhoods, exceptional mountain views, local businesses, and signature events.

We recognize that, long before being officially incorporated, this area was the ancestral homeland to Native people from many Indigenous nations, including the Ute, Cheyenne, Comanche, Arapaho, Sioux, and Kiowa. Descendants of these original people remain here, and their historical relationship and connection with this land continues. You can learn more about Colorado’s Native American history and heritage through the nonprofit History Colorado.

Superior's modern history is one of coal mining, with the first mines developed in the late 1800s. Reportedly, the Town was named after the "superior" quality of the coal found in the area. Superior was founded in 1896 and incorporated June 4, 1904.

Mining remained a significant force until the Industrial Mine closed in 1945. After the mine closed, many people moved out of the area, and Superior evolved into a quiet ranching and farming community.

Until more recently, the population hovered around 250. According to census data, the Town of Superior now has 13,087 residents. Rock Creek Ranch is the Town's largest residential development.

The Town is approximately 4 square miles in area and boasts some 630 acres of parks, green space, and open space and 35 miles of trails.

Want to learn more about Superior's past? Pick up a copy of "Lost Superior: Remembering the Architectural Heritage of a Colorado Coal Mining Town" by the Superior Historical Commission for a deep dive into the Town's history. Copies of the book are available for $10 at Superior Town Hall (124 E. Coal Creek Drive), as well as the Asti Park Historical Museum (110 W. Maple St.) and the Grasso Park Interim Historical Museum (122 E. William St.). The Town's museums are open on the first Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Demographics

The Town of Superior has a well-educated, family-centered population of 13,087 poised along the productive U.S. 36 corridor.

Average Household Size
2.8
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census v2019, Graphic Profile

For population 25 years and over in Superior:

  • High school or higher: 98.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 76.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 33.0%
  • Population in Labor Force: 79.1%
  • Unemployed: 2.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.7 minutes
  • Median household income above state average.
  • Median house value above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly above state average.

Sources:
 City-Data.com
U.S. Census Bureau, Census v2019
Superior Community Profile(PDF, 34KB)
Data Source: drcog.org

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