Castle Pines Village, Colorado facts for kids
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Castle Pines Village
The Village at Castle Pines
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Looking uphill from the intersection of Happy Canyon Road and Castle Pines Drive.
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Location of the Castle Pines Village CDP in Douglas County, Colorado.
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 Castle Pines Village, Colorado
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Douglas County |
| Founded | 1981 |
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| • Type | unincorporated community |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.453 sq mi (11.532 km2) |
| • Land | 4.453 sq mi (11.532 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.000 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,329 ft (1,929 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 4,327 |
| • Density | 971.81/sq mi (375.22/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
Castle Rock 80108
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| Area codes | 303 & 720 |
| GNIS feature | Castle Pines Village CDP |
Castle Pines Village, also known as The Village at Castle Pines, is a special community in Douglas County, Colorado, United States. It's called an "unincorporated community" and a "census-designated place (CDP)". This means it's not an official city or town, but it's a recognized area where people live.
The community is part of the larger Denver–Aurora–Lakewood, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area. In 2020, about 4,327 people lived here. Douglas County helps manage the area. The local Castle Rock post office delivers mail to the area using Zip Code 80108.
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History of Castle Pines Village
Castle Pines Village started in 1981 as a private, gated community where people live. It sits high up, between 6,000 and 6,500 feet above sea level. This area is part of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. From here, you can see amazing views of Pikes Peak and other mountains.
The community is built around two golf clubs. The Castle Pines Golf Club was designed by famous golfer Jack Nicklaus. From 1986 to 2006, this club hosted a big professional golf tournament called The International.
In 2018, the community's name was officially changed to The Village at Castle Pines. This helped people tell it apart from other nearby areas.
Where is Castle Pines Village?
Castle Pines Village is located in Douglas County, Colorado. To the north, it borders the City of Castle Pines. To the south, it's next to the town of Castle Rock.
The entire area of Castle Pines Village covers about 11.532 square kilometers (or about 2,850 acres) of land. There are no large bodies of water within the community.
Who Lives in Castle Pines Village?
The United States Census Bureau collects information about people living in places like Castle Pines Village. Here's how the population has changed:
| Castle Pines Village CDP, Colorado | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 2000 | 5,958 | — |
| 2010 | 3,614 | −39.3% |
| 2020 | 4,327 | +19.7% |
| Source: United States Census Bureau | ||
Based on a survey from 2011-2013, there were about 3,973 people living in the community. Most residents (about 93.9%) were White. About 5.8% were Asian, and a small number were African American.
Many families live in Castle Pines Village. About 37.6% of homes had children under 18. Most households (86.8%) were married couples living together. The average family size was about 2.86 people. The median age of people living here was around 49.6 years old.
The community is known for having high incomes. Many people work in management, business, and science jobs.
Education in Castle Pines Village
Students in Castle Pines Village attend schools within the Douglas County School District. This district serves many communities in Douglas County.
Jobs and Money in Castle Pines Village
Many adults in Castle Pines Village are part of the workforce. Most people work in professional fields. These include jobs in management, business, science, and arts. Other common jobs are in sales and office work.
The main industries where people work are:
- Professional, scientific, and management services.
- Finance, insurance, and real estate.
- Education and healthcare.
Homes in Castle Pines Village are quite valuable. The estimated median home value between 2007 and 2011 was around $935,100.
Community Services
Transportation
Castle Pines Village is located west of Interstate 25, a major highway. For air travel, residents use Denver International Airport or the closer Centennial Airport.
Utilities
The Castle Pines Metropolitan District is a special group that provides important services. They handle the water supply, wastewater treatment, and storm drainage for the community. They also help with street improvements. This district was started in 1973 and is managed by a board of five elected people.
Famous People from Castle Pines Village
Many notable people have lived in Castle Pines Village, including:
- Garrett Atkins (born 1979), a former professional baseball player.
- Fred Bartlit, a lawyer who worked on important legal cases.
- Dale Douglass (born 1936), a professional golfer.
- Charlie Ergen (born 1953), who founded Dish Network.
- Vance Joseph (born 1972), an NFL football coach.
- Case Keenum (born 1988), an NFL quarterback.
- Lew Kling, a former CEO of large companies.
- Dave Liniger, who co-founded RE/MAX, a big real estate company.
- Ed McCaffrey, a football player who won two Super Bowl championships.
