Center, Colorado facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Center, Colorado
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Center in winter, December 2012
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 Center, Colorado
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| Counties | Saguache Rio Grande |
| Incorporated | January 19, 1907 |
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| • Type | Statutory Town |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.864 sq mi (2.238 km2) |
| • Land | 0.864 sq mi (2.238 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.000 km2) |
| Elevation | 7,645 ft (2,330 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,929 |
| • Density | 2,232/sq mi (862/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
81125
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| Area code(s) | 719 |
| FIPS code | 08-12855 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413186 |
The Town of Center is a small town in Colorado, United States. It is special because it is located in two different counties: Saguache and Rio Grande. In 2020, about 1,929 people called Center home.
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About Center, Colorado
Center is located in the middle of the San Luis Valley. This is why it was given the name "Center."
Nearby Places and Features
A small airport called Leach Airport is located a few miles outside of town. If you are looking for higher education, Adams State College is about 23 miles away in Alamosa, Colorado.
Geography and Climate
Center is a small town in terms of size. In 2020, its total area was about 2.238 square kilometers (0.864 square miles). All of this area is land.
Weather in Center
Center has a type of weather called a cold desert climate. This means it is usually dry and can get very cold, especially in winter. Sometimes, it can also feel like a cold semi-arid climate, which is a bit less dry.
The summers in Center are generally warm, with average high temperatures in July and August around 78-80 degrees Fahrenheit (25-27 degrees Celsius). Winters are cold, with average high temperatures in January around 31 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 0.5 degrees Celsius). It can get very cold at night, sometimes dropping below zero degrees Fahrenheit.
Center does not get a lot of rain, but it does get some snow, especially in the winter months.
Population Over Time
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| 1910 | 385 | — | |
| 1920 | 547 | 42.1% | |
| 1930 | 1,011 | 84.8% | |
| 1940 | 1,515 | 49.9% | |
| 1950 | 2,024 | 33.6% | |
| 1960 | 1,600 | −20.9% | |
| 1970 | 1,470 | −8.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,630 | 10.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,963 | 20.4% | |
| 2000 | 2,392 | 21.9% | |
| 2010 | 2,230 | −6.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,929 | −13.5% | |
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The number of people living in Center has changed over the years. In 1910, there were only 385 residents. The population grew quite a bit until 1950, when it reached over 2,000 people. Since then, the population has gone up and down a bit. In 2020, about 1,929 people lived in Center.
Who Lives in Center?
According to a 2012 study, there were 2,271 people living in Center. Most of the people living in Center are of Hispanic or Latino background, making up about 87.4% of the population.
Many families in Center have children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 3 people. The median age of people in Center was 28 years old, which means it's a relatively young community.
Education in Center
Center has several schools for students of different ages.
Public High Schools
- Center High School: This school serves students in grades 9 through 12.
- The Academic Recovery Center of San Luis Valley: This school also helps students in grades 9 through 12.
Public Elementary and Middle Schools
- Haskin Elementary School
- Skoglund Middle School: This school is for students in grades 6 through 8.
Private Schools
- High Valley Christian School: This is a private school for elementary and middle school students in Center.
Images for kids
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Center in winter, December 2012
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Location of the Town of Center in Saguache and Rio Grande counties, Colorado.
See also
In Spanish: Center (Colorado) para niños
