Castle Pines (unincorporated area), Colorado facts for kids
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Castle Pines, Colorado
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Former Census Designated Place
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Location in Douglas County and the State of Colorado
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  State of Colorado |
| County | Douglas County |
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| • Type | unincorporated community |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.2 sq mi (26.5 km2) |
| • Land | 10.2 sq mi (26.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,558 ft (1,999 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,614 |
| • Density | 584.1/sq mi (224.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
80108
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| FIPS code | formerly 08-12387 |
| GNIS feature ID | formerly 1852840 |
Castle Pines was once a special kind of area in Douglas County, Colorado, USA. It was called a "census-designated place," or CDP for short. This means it was a community that the government counted for population, but it wasn't an official city or town.
In 2010, about 3,614 people lived in Castle Pines. This area has changed over time. In 2007, the northern part of Castle Pines became an official city. It was named the City of Castle Pines North. The southern part stayed as Castle Pines.
Later, in 2010, the City of Castle Pines North changed its name. It became the City of Castle Pines. At the same time, the original Castle Pines CDP was renamed Castle Pines Village.
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Where is Castle Pines Located?
Castle Pines is located in the state of Colorado, in the Douglas County area. It is found at specific coordinates: 39.462003 degrees North and 104.894521 degrees West.
How Big is the Area?
According to the United States Census Bureau, the area that was once Castle Pines CDP covered about 10.2 square miles (which is about 26.5 square kilometers). All of this area was land, with no water.
How Many People Lived Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 5,958 | — | |
| 2010 | 3,614 | −39.3% | |
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Let's look at the population of Castle Pines when it was a CDP.
Population in 2000
In the year 2000, there were 5,958 people living in Castle Pines. These people lived in 2,078 homes, and 1,886 of these were families. On average, there were about 2.87 people in each home.
Most of the people living there were White (about 95.85%). There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 3.16% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Age Groups
Many homes in Castle Pines had children. About 44% of households had kids under 18 living with them. Most families (86.5%) were married couples living together.
The population was spread out across different age groups. About 29.5% of the people were under 18 years old. About 29.8% were between 25 and 44 years old. And about 33.5% were between 45 and 64 years old. The average age of people living there was 40 years old.
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Location of Castle Pines in Douglas County, Colorado.
