Aetna Estates, Colorado facts for kids
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Aetna Estates, Colorado
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Location of the Aetna Estates CDP in Arapahoe County, Colorado
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 Aetna Estates, Colorado
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Arapahoe County |
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| • Type | unincorporated community |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km2) |
| • Land | 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,613 ft (1,711 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,496 |
| • Density | 11,500/sq mi (4,400/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
80018
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| Area codes | 303 & 720 |
| GNIS feature | Aetna Estates CDP |
Aetna Estates is a small community in Colorado, United States. It's not an official city or town with its own government. Instead, it's called an unincorporated community. This means it's managed by Arapahoe County.
The government also calls Aetna Estates a census-designated place (CDP). This is a special area set up just for counting people during the census. Aetna Estates is part of a larger area called the Denver–Aurora–Lakewood, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area. This big area includes the cities of Denver, Aurora, and Lakewood, along with the towns and suburbs around them.
In 2020, about 1,496 people lived in Aetna Estates. The community is surrounded by the city of Aurora and uses the ZIP Code 80018.
Where is Aetna Estates?
Aetna Estates is located in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It's a fairly small place. The total land area of Aetna Estates is about 0.13 square miles (0.34 square kilometers). That's roughly the size of 60 football fields! All of this area is land, with no water.
How Many People Live Here?
The United States Census Bureau is a government group that counts how many people live in different places across the U.S. They first officially defined Aetna Estates as a CDP for the 2010 census.
Counting the Population
The number of people living in Aetna Estates has grown over time. Here's a quick look at the population counts from recent years:
| Aetna Estates CDP, Colorado | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 2010 | 834 | — |
| 2020 | 1,496 | +79.4% |
| Source: United States Census Bureau | ||
See also
In Spanish: Aetna Estates para niños
