Is Wesminster, CO a bit culturally diverse?

Question

My family (husband & 2 young kids) have to relocate to Colorado. We've decided on Westminster, CO. We are coming from the northeast area and we are used to and like to be exposed to different types of people, let alone interesting restaurants. Even though CO seems beautiful I understand that some areas can be a bit conservative,100% white and under the 'Bible Belt". That is just not me and I would not like to feel left out. Is Westminster (aside from Boulder) a good place to look?

Answer 1

Westminster is probably not part of Colorado's Bible Belt. That's more confined to south Denver 'burbs and Colorado Springs. And to some extent the rural areas.

However, Westminster is not culturally diverse. In the part of it that's near Denver, there are some working class neighborhoods that have some Hispanic residents, but in most of Westminster, you will find nothing but tan houses with white people barbecuing in lawns with Kentucky Bluegrass.

Sorry, it's true.

Denver itself is fairly diverse. Boulder is culturally diverse perhaps, but not so much ethnically. You'll find some diversity in Denver's closer in suburbs, like Lakewood and Aurora too.

Westminster? No.

Answer 2

I was born and raised in Colorado. I moved to Florida in 1998, I am very familiar with Westminster because that is where my dad lived for 30 some years. It has grown quite a bit since I left there. Westminster is not 100% white and not a "Bible Belt" place. It is a little quieter than Boulder( which you could not pay me enough money to live in Boulder) Westminster is accessible to most any where you would want to go, and is a good place to raise children. In my opinion I think that is a wise choice. Happy hunting and the best of luck to you and your family!!!!!

Answer 3

I am a student at Fairview High school in Boulder which is around 2000 students, out of that body we have roughly 7 Black Students, 15-20 Hispanics and 50- 75 Asian students, Boulder is a predominatly white town. Now your kids shouldnt be affected by this because more east which is where Westminster is compared to Boulder is a little more diverse, but Westminister is still no New York or Los Angeles. About the "bible belt" you will be fine, no one will shoot you down if you decide to be a Holidy Christian.

Answer 4

I live in Westminster. The city government is fairly progressive in promoting parks, transportation, etc. People are a cross section of America, not all that conservative. But it is 90+% white suburb. Mostly either chain restaurants or pretty low end places. Shopping malls. If you want real diversity you need to look in Denver proper. LoDo is a developing area (lofts, condos) near downtown, that has a lot of diversity, and is pretty nice. Highland Square is an older area a bit farther out that is seeing a lot of people move in and renovate old houses. I frequently go there to eat at independent restaurants.

Suburbs are basically suburbs.

Answer 5

I've lived in Colorado all my life, in southwest Denver, Aurora, Centennial, Littleton, Englewood, and then back to the eastern side of Denver. Personally I think every city I have experienced is interesting in its own way and diverse. There are areas like Highlands Ranch for example that are more suburban, soccer mom, predominantly white, yuppie-ish, but there is still diversity to be found within that, there are people of all religions, races, political views, economic class, etc. everywhere.

I have friends and family all over Denver and the metro area, the suburbs, even the mountains, and they all LOVE where they live. There really is something for everyone.

Things to consider are job location and commuting in heavy traffic, schools, how much you want to spend on rent or buying a house, do you want newer or older?? These things might determine where you want to live/can live.

Just my thoughts anyway.

Good luck!

Answer 6

Denver is a very diverse city to live in. With a good mix of black Hispanic Asians and Middle Eastern people.

Answer 7

Hmmm... Westminster is in the 'burbs. Snooze-inducing McMansions and giant SUVs everywhere. Not to knock anyone who lives there (which includes a few friends of mine), but if I had to live in the Denver area, I'd choose to live downtown for sure or in Cherry Creek (I know, I know... pricey and a little snobby but it's pretty!).

Answer 8

What might be most helpful to you is to know that most of Colorado has a Western mentality and we tend to be independent and unreserved in speaking our minds. ; )

You are not going to find the "sophisticated" cities you are thinking of on your coast or the West coast (which is where I am from), but you are going to find some rather open-minded people. Even in what you are considering a "conservative" state. Best wishes.