Brandon, Colorado facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Brandon, Colorado
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Brandon in 2015.
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Location of the Brandon CDP in Kiowa County, Colorado.
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 Brandon, Colorado
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Kiowa County |
| Established | late 1887 |
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| • Type | unincorporated community |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.117 sq mi (0.304 km2) |
| • Land | 0.117 sq mi (0.304 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.000 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,924 ft (1,196 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 21 |
| • Density | 179/sq mi (69.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
81071
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| Area code(s) | 719 |
| GNIS feature | Brandon CDP |
Brandon is a small community located in Kiowa County, Colorado, in the United States. It is known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area the government defines just for counting people during the census. In 2020, only 21 people lived in Brandon. Even though it's small, it has its own postal addresses served by the Sheridan Lake post office.
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Discovering Brandon's Past
When Was Brandon Established?
The community of Brandon was first settled in late 1887. This is when people started building homes and businesses there.
Brandon's Post Office History
A post office is a place where you can send and receive mail. Brandon's post office opened on May 19, 1888. It served the community for many years before closing on February 28, 1963.
Where is Brandon Located?
Brandon's Location in Colorado
Brandon is found in the eastern part of Kiowa County, Colorado. It's easy to find because Colorado State Highway 96 runs right along its northern side.
Traveling to Nearby Towns
If you travel west on Highway 96 for about 20 miles (32 km), you will reach Eads. Eads is important because it is the main town, or county seat, for Kiowa County. If you go east on the highway for about 8 miles (13 km), you will arrive at Sheridan Lake.
How Big is Brandon?
The area of Brandon, as a census-designated place, is quite small. It covers about 0.304 square kilometers (which is about 75 acres). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Brandon?
Counting the People: Brandon's Population
The United States Census Bureau counts how many people live in different areas every ten years. This count helps us understand how communities are growing or changing.
Brandon's Population Over Time
| Brandon CDP, Colorado | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 2010 | 21 | — |
| 2020 | 21 | +0.0% |
| Source: United States Census Bureau | ||
The first time Brandon was officially counted as a "census-designated place" was for the United States Census 2010. Both in 2010 and in 2020, the population of Brandon was 21 people. This shows that Brandon has remained a very small community over these years.
See also
In Spanish: Brandon (Colorado) para niños
