Ault, Colorado facts for kids
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Ault, Colorado
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Location of the Town of Ault in Weld County, Colorado.
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 Ault, Colorado
Location in the United States
Ault, Colorado
Location in Colorado
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Weld |
| Incorporated | April 11, 1904, as the Town of Bergdorf |
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| • Type | Statutory Town |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.728 sq mi (4.476 km2) |
| • Land | 1.728 sq mi (4.476 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.000 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,938 ft (1,505 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,887 |
| • Density | 1,092/sq mi (422/km2) |
| • Metro | 328,951 (156th) |
| • CSA | 3,623,560 (17th) |
| • Front Range | 5,055,344 |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
80610
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| Area code(s) | 970 |
| FIPS code | 08-03950 |
| GNIS ID | 180544 |
| Highways |  US 85 SH 14 |
Ault is a small town located in Weld County, Colorado, USA. In 2020, about 1,887 people lived there. This was a good increase from 2010. Ault is part of the larger Greeley area and the Front Range Urban Corridor.
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Discovering Ault's Past
Ault was first called High Land. Its name changed to Burgdorff Siding, also known as Bergdorf Switch. This name honored a railroad worker. The Ault, Colorado, post office opened in 1898.
How Ault Got Its Name
The town was named after Alexander Ault. He owned a flour mill in Fort Collins, Colorado. Mr. Ault helped the local farmers during a tough economic time. He bought all their grain harvest, which saved them from financial trouble. The town of Berdorf officially became a town in 1901. It was renamed the Town of Ault in 1904.
Railroad and Land
Much of Ault's residential area and nearby farms sit on land given by the United States government. This land was given to the Union Pacific Railroad. The railroad sold the land to help pay for building train tracks. A north-south train line connecting Denver, Colorado, and Cheyenne, Wyoming, runs through Ault. It runs next to U.S. Highway 85.
A Unique Project
In 1910, a rabbi from Denver bought 640 acres (2.6 km2) of land near Ault. He planned to hire Jewish farmers and use the land for a special charity project. However, this project did not grow much. After a few decades, there were no Jewish residents left in the town.
Ault's Location and Size
Ault is located at 40°35′2″N 104°44′1″W. It sits where U.S. Highway 85 and State Highway 14 meet.
In 2020, the town covered a total area of about 4.476 square kilometers (1.728 sq mi). All of this area is land.
Population of Ault
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 569 | — | |
| 1920 | 769 | 35.1% | |
| 1930 | 737 | −4.2% | |
| 1940 | 761 | 3.3% | |
| 1950 | 866 | 13.8% | |
| 1960 | 799 | −7.7% | |
| 1970 | 841 | 5.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,056 | 25.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,107 | 4.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,432 | 29.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,519 | 6.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,887 | 24.2% | |
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In 2000, Ault had 1,432 people living in 540 households. About 38.5% of these households had children under 18. Most households (55.0%) were married couples. The average household had 2.65 people.
The town's population was spread out by age:
- 30.6% were under 18 years old.
- 8.8% were from 18 to 24 years old.
- 29.1% were from 25 to 44 years old.
- 19.6% were from 45 to 64 years old.
- 11.9% were 65 years or older.
The average age in Ault was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were about 100.8 males.
Fun Facts About Ault
- Some people call Ault "A Unique Little Town." This is a fun way to remember its name.
- Ault hosts two yearly festivals.
- The Fall Festival happens in August. It has food, booths, games, and a street dance.
- The International Food Fest is in October. Local people share foods from their different cultures.
- Parts of the 1977 movie "One on One" were filmed in Ault. This movie starred Robby Benson and a young Melanie Griffith.
- Ault's only high school is Highland High School. It used to be called "Ault High School." In 1963, it joined with schools from nearby towns like Pierce, Nunn, and Carr. The name "Highland" comes from the high plains where the school is located. Highland High School's mascot is the Husky.
- Ault was once considered for a special emergency radio tower. This tower would have been part of a system to warn people about attacks. However, this system was never fully built, and the tower in Ault was not constructed.
See Also
In Spanish: Ault (Colorado) para niños
Images for kids
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Ault Public Emergency Radio Tower.jpg
The former Ault Public Emergency Radio Tower
