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Pueblo is a city in Pueblo County.

It is the county seat.

The community name derives from Spanish for "town."

The latitude of Pueblo is 38.254N. The longitude is -104.608W.

It is in the Mountain Standard time zone. Elevation is 4,692 feet.

The estimated population, in 2003, was 103,648.

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Median household income

Local

$29,650

National

$41,994

Source: 2000 census, U.S. Census Bureau

For more census details and comparisons, see our Pueblo demographic reports

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Pueblo is on the Arkansas River

Former and merged names include:
· Independence

An early settlement, called Fort Pueblo, was abandoned after an Indian massacre in 1854. The attack occurred after residents of the fort became drunk on Christmas and invited Indians into the fort.

The Rockefellers developed steel mills here, along the river.

Known as the mail distribution center for uncounted federal publications.

Public transportation: Pueblo Transit System (See the transit and travel sections below.)

Crime: The number of violent crimes recorded by the FBI in 2003 was 817. The number of murders and homicides was 6. The violent crime rate was 7.8 per 1,000 people.

Census 2000 highlights: Among major American cities, ranked No. 10 in percentage population age 65 or older (16.6%)

Well-known residents have included:
· Earl (Dutch) Clark, football player

Coffee: National and regional coffee companies with outlets here include Starbucks

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Local festivals include:

Colorado State Fair - Aug. 24-Sept. 3, 2007
Chile & Frijoles Festival - Sept. 21-23, 2007
Bluegrass on the River - June 1-7, 2007
Boats, Blues, & BBQ - June 8-9, 2007
Heritage Days Festival - May 11-13, 2007

Dates often change. Check Pueblo web sites and events links in the sections below.

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Performing arts: Pueblo Choral Society, Pueblo Symphony

Nearby parks & recreation: San Isabel National Forest, Pueblo State Park, Greenway and Nature Center of Pueblo, HARP (Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo), Lake Pueblo State Park

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Pueblo attractions: Pueblo Zoo

Historic sites and museums: El Pueblo History Museum, Rosemount Museum, Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum, Buell Children?s Museum

Colleges and universities: Colorado State University-Pueblo, Pueblo Community College

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Support for libraries: Local government funding for the local library system, in fiscal years 2001-2002, was above the national average. (See library links below.)

Gays & lesbians
National index: 100
Local index: 67

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