Alpine, Rio Grande County, Colorado facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Alpine, Colorado
|
|
|---|---|
Looking north along Arapaho Road in Alpine.
|
|
Location of the Alpine CDP in Rio Grande County, Colorado
|
|
 Alpine, Rio Grande County, Colorado
Location in the United States
|
|
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Rio Grande County |
| Government | |
| • Type | unincorporated community |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.051 sq mi (2.721 km2) |
| • Land | 1.051 sq mi (2.721 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.000 km2) |
| Elevation | 8,239 ft (2,511 m) |
| Population
(2020)
|
|
| • Total | 169 |
| • Density | 160.9/sq mi (62.11/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
South Fork 81154
|
| Area code(s) | 719 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583207 |
Alpine is a small community in Rio Grande County, Colorado, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is not officially a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it is managed by the county.
Alpine is also a census-designated place (CDP). This is a special area that the United States Census Bureau defines for counting people. It helps them collect information about populations in places that are not formal cities.
In 2020, about 169 people lived in Alpine. The mail for Alpine is handled by the South Fork post office, which uses Zip Code 81154.
Contents
Where is Alpine Located?
Alpine is found in the beautiful state of Colorado. It is about 3 miles (4.8 kilometers) east of a town called South Fork.
Altitude and Area
Alpine is located high up in the mountains. Its elevation is about 8,241 feet (2,512 meters) above sea level. The total area of the Alpine CDP is about 1.05 square miles (2.721 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Who Lives in Alpine?
Every ten years, the United States Census Bureau counts everyone living in the country. This count is called a census. It helps us understand how many people live in different areas.
Population Changes Over Time
The Alpine CDP was first counted in the United States Census 2010. Here is how the population has changed:
| Alpine CDP, Colorado | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 2010 | 174 | — |
| 2020 | 169 | −2.9% |
| Source: United States Census Bureau | ||
See also
In Spanish: Alpine (Colorado) para niños
