Northglenn, Colorado
24 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1890 and the latest in 1981. It stands in the West Adams census division. It lies in ZIP code area 80233. The Survey maps it on the Eastlake quadrangle. 38,131 people lived here at the 2020 count. It stands 5,377 feet above sea level.
On record in Northglenn
Buildings and businesses the archive holds for this place. Each opens its own page, with the source record it came from.
On the National Register 2 records
Thede Farmhouselisted 1998- Deza Estateslisted 2023
Population over time
2 figuresNorthglenn grew from 35,789 to 38,131 between 2010 and 2020. These are the recorded population figures Wikidata holds for this place, reached through the Geographic Names Information System number this page is keyed on rather than by name, so they belong to this place and not to another of the same name. Most are census counts, but not all are: an early figure may be a founding or settlement estimate, and an estimate published within five years of a census is left out. The change column is computed, and is left blank where more than 20 years separate a figure from the one before it, because a gap that long is not a change between two counts.
| Year | People | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 35,789 | |
| 2020 | 38,131 | +2,342 (+7%) |
Topographic sheets covering this place
10 surveys from 24 printed sheetsMatched by testing this settlement's coordinate against the published boundary of every sheet in the United States Geological Survey's historical collection. Each opens the scanned sheet at the Survey.
- 1890 USGS East Denver quadrangle1:125000
- 1940 USGS Eastlake quadrangle1:31680
- 1944 USGS Eastlake quadrangle1:31680
- 1953 USGS Denver quadrangle1:250000, 6 printings
- 1957 USGS Denver quadrangle1:250000
- 1957 USGS Eastlake quadrangle1:24000, 2 printings
- 1958 USGS Denver quadrangle1:250000
- 1960 USGS Denver quadrangle1:250000
- 1965 USGS Eastlake quadrangle1:24000, 8 printings
- 1981 USGS Denver East quadrangle1:100000, 2 printings
Fires near this place
872 since 1992Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 872 fires within 5 miles of Northglenn between 1992 and 2020, burning about 153 acres in total. 4 started naturally. 38 were recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Reported cause | Fires |
|---|---|
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 729 |
| Arson/incendiarism | 38 |
| Smoking | 31 |
| Fireworks | 21 |
| Recreation and ceremony | 17 |
| Misuse of fire by a minor | 11 |
| Equipment and vehicle use | 9 |
| Debris and open burning | 8 |
| Power generation/transmission/distribution | 4 |
| Natural | 4 |
The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.
| Date | Cause | Size | Reported by | Name on the report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 September 2019 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Colorado State Forest Service-State Headquarters | N/A |
| 9 September 2011 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Colorado State Forest Service-State Headquarters | WESTMINSTER |
| 8 September 2018 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Thornton Fire Department | UNKNOWN |
| 7 September 2020 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | North Metro Fire Rescue District | N/A |
| 7 September 2020 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | North Metro Fire Rescue District | N/A |
| 7 September 2015 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | North Metro Fire Rescue District | UNKNOWN |
| 7 September 2013 | Equipment and vehicle use | under an acre | Thornton Fire Department | UNKNOWN |
| 6 September 2015 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | North Metro Fire Rescue District | UNKNOWN |
Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:
Mines and quarries near this place
10 of 63 shownRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 63 workings within 5 miles of Northglenn: 34 past producers, 16 unknowns, 7 occurrences, 6 producers. 6 still produce. What was taken out: Sand and Gravel, Construction, Gold, Gold, Silver, Gold, Silver, Sand and Gravel, Construction. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Where | Site | Commodity | Status | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams North Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction, Gold, Silver | Past Producer | 1956 | |
| Unknown | Gold, Silver, Sand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Placer | |
| Unknown | Gold, Sand and Gravel, Construction, Silver | Occurrence | ||
| Thornton Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction, Gold | Producer | 1980 | |
| Adams County Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | ||
| Adams County Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | ||
| Albert Frei & Sons Sand and Gr Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Unknown | ||
| Brannan Sand and Gravel Co Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Unknown | ||
| Brannan Sand and Gravel Co Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | ||
| Brannan Sand and Gravel Co Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer |
Storms near this place
44 since 2004Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Northglenn in 44 storm reports between 2004 and 2025: 35 hail, 7 thunderstorm wind, 1 tornado, 1 flood. No death or injury is recorded in these reports. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.
| When | Event | Place named | Harm | What the report says |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Flood | Northglenn | $1,000,000 | Dozens of roads in Adams County were hit by flooding and were closed due to damage. Authorities believe the damage and impact to the county was severe. The following streets were closed due to flooding: 26th Ave. between Yulle Road and Wolf Creek Road, 64th Ave. between Piggott Road and Wolf Creek Road, Piggott Road from 80th Ave. to 88th Ave., Old Victory Road from US 36 to SH 79, 72nd Ave. from Bradbury-Krebs Road to Xmore Road, Road 15 from Bradbury-Krebs Road to Xmore Road, 26th Ave. from Strasburg Road to Comanche Drive, 26th Ave. from Piggott Road to Yulle Road, 48th Ave. from Strasburg Road to Piggott Road, 112th Ave. from Headlight Road to Nordbye Road, 112th Ave. from Behrens Road to Horrogate Road, 72nd Ave. from Converse Road to SH 79, 80th Ave. from Schumaker Road to SH 79, Cameron Drive from Guy Court to OBrien, Converse Road from 128th Ave. to 144th Ave., Converse Road, from 88th Ave. to 112th Ave., East 112th Ave. from SH 79 to Converse Road, 104th Ave. at Manilla Road and at Tumbleweed Court, 64th Ave. from Converse Road to Schumaker Road, Converse Road from 88th Ave. to 64th Ave., 72nd Ave. at Converse Road and SH 79, 80th Ave. from SH 79 to Schumaker Road, 112th Ave. from Himalaya Road to Picadilly. All Adams County trails were also closed, which included the South Platte River Trail.|. |
| June 2009 | Tornado (EF0) | Northglenn | $25,000 | A small tornado touched and caused minor damage. Several trees were downed in an open field. The tornado also damaged a metal fence and minor roof damage to a nearby residence. |
| June 2025 | Hail | Northglenn | - | Report from mping. |
| June 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Northglenn | - | A 8 to 10 inch diameter tree downed. |
| May 2024 | Hail | Northglenn | - | Minor damage to siding, roofs, and trees. |
| May 2024 | Hail | Northglenn | - | The report was via mping. |
| May 2024 | Hail | Northglenn | - | The report was via mping. |
| May 2024 | Hail | Northglenn | - | The report was via mping. |
| May 2024 | Hail | Northglenn | - | The report was via mping. |
| May 2024 | Hail | Northglenn | - | Location was near 120th and Colorado. Minot tree damage and minor car damage. |
| July 2024 | Hail | Northglenn | - | The report was from mping. |
| June 2020 | Thunderstorm Wind | Northglenn | - | Intense thunderstorm winds overturned greenhouses and a gazebo. |
| June 2020 | Thunderstorm Wind | Northglenn | - | Intense thunderstorm winds snapped tree limbs up to three inches in diameter. |
| July 2013 | Thunderstorm Wind | Northglenn | - | An intense thunderstorm wind downed a tree. |
| June 2025 | Hail | Northglenn | - | no account filed |
| May 2024 | Hail | Northglenn | - | no account filed |
| May 2024 | Hail | Northglenn | - | no account filed |
| August 2023 | Hail | Northglenn | - | no account filed |
| August 2023 | Hail | Northglenn | - | no account filed |
| August 2021 | Hail | Northglenn | - | no account filed |
| August 2021 | Hail | Northglenn | - | no account filed |
| June 2020 | Thunderstorm Wind | Northglenn | - | no account filed |
| June 2018 | Hail | Northglenn | - | no account filed |
| June 2018 | Hail | Northglenn | - | no account filed |
| June 2018 | Hail | Northglenn | - | no account filed |
| May 2016 | Hail | Northglenn | - | no account filed |
| May 2016 | Hail | Northglenn | - | no account filed |
| May 2014 | Hail | Northglenn | - | no account filed |
| May 2014 | Hail | Northglenn | - | no account filed |
| August 2013 | Thunderstorm Wind | Northglenn | - | no account filed |
| May 2011 | Hail | Northglenn | - | no account filed |
| May 2011 | Hail | Northglenn | - | no account filed |
| July 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Northglenn | - | no account filed |
| July 2011 | Hail | Northglenn | - | no account filed |
| July 2011 | Hail | Northglenn | - | no account filed |
| May 2010 | Hail | Northglenn | - | no account filed |
| June 2010 | Hail | Northglenn | - | no account filed |
| June 2010 | Hail | Northglenn | - | no account filed |
| June 2009 | Hail | Northglenn | - | no account filed |
| June 2009 | Hail | Northglenn | - | no account filed |
| July 2007 | Hail | Northglenn | - | no account filed |
| April 2005 | Hail | Northglenn | - | no account filed |
| June 2005 | Hail | Northglenn | - | no account filed |
| August 2004 | Hail | Northglenn | - | no account filed |
Nearest settlements
The eight closest, with where each one stands in the county. Distances are straight-line, computed from the Geographic Names Information System coordinates.
| Map | Place | Distance | Sheets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westview | 0.8 miles | 20 | |
| Thornton | 1.5 miles | 28 | |
| Holiday Hills Village | 1.8 miles | 24 | |
| Northborough Heights | 1.8 miles | 20 | |
| Kimberly Hills | 2.1 miles | 24 | |
| Homestead Heights | 2.2 miles | 24 | |
| Wandering View | 2.3 miles | 20 | |
| Federal Heights | 2.4 miles | 28 |
Elsewhere
Matched on this settlement's Geographic Names Information System number rather than its name, so it cannot be a different place of the same name in another state.
| Wikipedia article on Northglenn | An encyclopaedic summary. Its text is share-alike, so it is linked here rather than copied. |
| Wikidata item Q994468 | The structured record the population and elevation above come from. Public domain (CC0). |
Provenance
This settlement is recorded in the Geographic Names Information System as feature 181266. The sheet list is computed by point-in-boundary test against the United States Geological Survey's historical topographic inventory. Both are works of the United States government and carry no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.
Mines and quarries. USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) https://mrdata.usgs.gov/mrds/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.









