Arapahoe, Colorado facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Arapahoe, Colorado
CDP
Overview from U.S. Route 40
Arapahoe, Colorado Location in Colorado
Country	United States
State	Colorado
County	Cheyenne County
Established	1870
Government
• Type	unincorporated town
Area
• Total	0.277 sq mi (0.718 km2)
• Land	0.277 sq mi (0.718 km2)
• Water	0 sq mi (0.000 km2)
Elevation	4,026 ft (1,227 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	102
• Density	367.9/sq mi (142.1/km2)
Time zone	UTC-7 (MST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP Code	80802
Area code(s)	719
GNIS feature	Arapahoe CDP

Arapahoe is a small community in Cheyenne County, Colorado, in the United States. It's called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area the government counts for population. However, it's not officially a city or town with its own local government. In 2020, about 102 people lived there. Arapahoe has its own ZIP code, 80802.

The Story of Arapahoe

Arapahoe has an interesting past! The very first place named Arapahoe was started in 1859. This was in an area that later became Jefferson County, Colorado. But that first town didn't last very long. It became what people call a "ghost town" after just a few years.

A New Beginning

The Arapahoe we know today was established in a different spot in 1870. This new community grew. On May 5, 1910, it even got its own post office.

Where the Name Comes From

The name "Arapahoe" was chosen to honor the Arapaho Native American people. They were a group of Native Americans who lived in this area.

Where is Arapahoe?

Arapahoe is located in Cheyenne County, Colorado. The area of the community is about 0.718 square kilometers. That's about 0.277 square miles. All of this area is land.

Who Lives in Arapahoe?

The United States Census Bureau keeps track of how many people live in different places. They counted the population of Arapahoe for the United States Census 2020.