The population of Boulder Creek is composed largely of middle-aged adults. The median age is 49 years old. The average family size is 2.7. There are a variety of cultures in Boulder Creek, and the city ranks 50th in California in terms of diversity. Listed below are the various racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups that make up the city's population. Further, check out the complete list of cities in California to learn more about this city.
Founded in 1850, Boulder Creek City grew slowly until the flood of 1894. The flood had wiped out much of the city's agricultural infrastructure, and Boulder was cut off from the rest of the state. In the late nineteenth century, the city's red light district stretched between the Municipal Building and the Boulder Public Library. It later moved to upstairs rooms in the city's business district.
The city was named after Chief Niwot, the tribe leader of the Arapaho. In 1894, Oliver Toussaint Jackson purchased a farm near Boulder, and he built a home at 2228 Pine Street. He also opened a restaurant on Thirteenth Street and at the corner of Fifty-Fifth and Arapahoe streets. His restaurant's popularity led to the founding of the city's first all-black agricultural settlement, Dearfield, and the development of the surrounding area.
Although crime is a problem in Boulder Creek, the overall crime rate is lower than in many other Sparse Suburban areas. Despite this, residents of the city enjoy a good education. In fact, the city ranks well on national and statewide scales for education, including public school graduation rates, enrollment rates, and student-teacher ratios. Overall, the city's livability score is higher than that of other cities in the state.