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Arriba, Colorado
Arriba town hall and museum (2019)
Arriba town hall and museum (2019)
Location within Lincoln County and Colorado
Location within Lincoln County and Colorado
Arriba, Colorado is located in the United States
Arriba, Colorado
Arriba, Colorado
Location in the United States
Arriba, Colorado is located in Colorado
Arriba, Colorado
Arriba, Colorado
Location in Colorado
Country  United States
State  Colorado
County Lincoln County
Incorporated August 28, 1918
Government
 • Type Statutory Town
Area
 • Total 0.499 sq mi (1.292 km2)
 • Land 0.499 sq mi (1.292 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0.000 km2)
Elevation
5,240 ft (1,600 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 202
 • Density 404.9/sq mi (156.3/km2)
Time zone UTC−7 (MST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−6 (MDT)
ZIP Code
80804
Area code 719
FIPS code 08-03235
GNIS ID 195110
Website Town of Arriba

Arriba is a small town located in Lincoln County, Colorado, in the United States. It's known as a Statutory Town, which means it's officially recognized and has its own local government. In 2020, about 202 people lived there.

A Look Back: Arriba's History

The name "Arriba" comes from the Spanish language. It means "on high" or "above others." This name might describe its location or how it was seen by early settlers.

The first post office in Arriba opened a long time ago, on February 4, 1889. Later, on August 29, 1918, Arriba officially became a town. This was an important step for the community.

Where is Arriba?

Arriba is located in eastern Colorado. You can find it right along Interstate 70, a major highway that crosses the country. Its exact location is around 39 degrees North and 103 degrees West.

The town is quite small in terms of land area. According to the 2020 United States Census, Arriba covers about 1.292 square kilometers (which is about 0.5 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.

Who Lives in Arriba?

The population of Arriba has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived there during different census years:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1920 334
1930 337 0.9%
1940 286 −15.1%
1950 367 28.3%
1960 296 −19.3%
1970 254 −14.2%
1980 236 −7.1%
1990 220 −6.8%
2000 244 10.9%
2010 193 −20.9%
2020 202 4.7%
U.S. Decennial Census

In 2000, there were 244 people living in Arriba. These people lived in 106 households, and 62 of those were families. The town has a mix of people from different backgrounds.

Many households included married couples living together. Some households had children under 18. The town's population includes people of all ages, from young children to those who are 65 years old or older. In 2000, the average age in Arriba was 41 years old.

Fun Things to See in Arriba

Even though Arriba is a small town, it has some interesting places to visit.

Arriba Town Museum

The Arriba Town Museum is located inside the Arriba Town Hall. It's a great place to learn about the history of the area. The museum displays many old items and memories from the past. These artifacts help tell the story of how Arriba grew and changed over time.

Grandpa Jerry's Clown Museum

For a unique experience, Arriba was once home to Grandpa Jerry's Clown Museum. This museum started in another Colorado town, Sterling, in 1986. It moved to Arriba in 2001. The museum claimed to have the biggest collection of clown-related items.

The collection included all sorts of clown things, like baby rattles, cookie jars, cups, and even lamps. These items came from many different places, including 28 states in the U.S. and 13 other countries. Sadly, this museum has since closed down.

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