Catherine, Colorado facts for kids
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Catherine, Colorado
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Location of the Catherine CDP in Garfield County, Colorado.
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 Catherine, Colorado
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Garfield County |
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| • Type | unincorporated community |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.858 sq mi (2.223 km2) |
| • Land | 0.858 sq mi (2.223 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.000 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,349 ft (1,935 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 235 |
| • Density | 273.8/sq mi (105.71/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
Glenwood Springs 81602
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| Area code(s) | 970 |
| GNIS feature | 2583220 |
Catherine is a small community in Garfield County, Colorado, United States. It's known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's a special area defined by the government for counting people.
Catherine is part of a larger area called the Glenwood Springs, CO Micropolitan Statistical Area. In 2020, about 235 people lived in Catherine. The local post office in Glenwood Springs (with Zip Code 81602) handles mail for the area.
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Exploring Catherine's Location
Catherine is located in the southeastern part of Garfield County. It sits in the beautiful valley of the Roaring Fork River.
How to Get Around Catherine
Colorado State Highway 82 runs along the northern edge of Catherine. This highway is important for travel. It goes northwest about 16 miles (26 km) to Glenwood Springs. Glenwood Springs is the main town for Garfield County. If you go southeast on the highway, you'll reach Aspen, which is about 24 miles (39 km) away.
Neighboring Communities
Catherine has other communities nearby. To its west, you'll find Mulford. To the east, it borders El Jebel, which is in Eagle County. The town of Carbondale is also close, about 5 miles (8 km) to the west.
Size of Catherine
The Catherine CDP covers an area of about 2.223 square kilometers (or 549 acres). All of this area is land, with no water bodies inside the CDP boundaries.
Who Lives in Catherine?
Every ten years, the United States government counts how many people live in different places. This is called a census.
Population Changes Over Time
The United States Census Bureau first officially recognized Catherine as a CDP for the United States Census 2010. Here's how the population has changed:
- In 2010, the population was 228 people.
- In 2020, the population grew slightly to 235 people.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 2010 | 228 | — |
| 2020 | 235 | +3.1% |
| Source: United States Census Bureau | ||
See also
- In Spanish: Catherine (Colorado) para niños
