Bonanza Mountain Estates, Colorado facts for kids
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Bonanza Mountain Estates, Colorado
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Location of the Bonanza Mountain Estates CDP in Boulder County, Colorado.
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 Bonanza Mountain Estates, Colorado
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Boulder County |
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| • Type | unincorporated community |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.436 km2 (0.168 sq mi) |
| • Land | 0.436 km2 (0.168 sq mi) |
| • Water | 0.000 km2 (0 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 2,575 m (8,449 ft) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 127 |
| • Density | 291.3/km2 (754/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
Nederland 80466
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| Area codes | 303 & 720 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583214 |
Bonanza Mountain Estates is a small community in Boulder County, Colorado, United States. It is not a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it is an "unincorporated community," which means it is managed by the county government.
It is also called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This is because the United States Census Bureau defines it as a special area for counting people. In 2020, about 127 people lived here. The area uses the Nederland post office for its mail.
Where is Bonanza Mountain Estates?
Bonanza Mountain Estates is located in the beautiful Colorado Rocky Mountains. It is part of the "Front Range," which is the easternmost mountain range of the Rockies. The community sits on a ridge, which is like a long, narrow hill. This ridge is found between two creeks: Middle Boulder Creek and North Boulder Creek.
The main road through the community is Ridge Road. This road connects Bonanza Mountain Estates to the nearby town of Nederland to the west. It also leads east to another community called St. Ann Highlands. The total area of Bonanza Mountain Estates is about 0.436 square kilometers, and all of it is land.
How Many People Live Here?
Every ten years, the United States Census Bureau counts all the people living in the country. This count is called a census. The Bonanza Mountain Estates CDP was first defined for the 2010 census.
Here is how the population has changed over time:
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 2010 | 128 | — |
| 2020 | 127 | −0.8% |
| Source: United States Census Bureau | ||
