Coal Creek, Colorado facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Coal Creek, Colorado
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Looking across Main Street from the town hall in Coal Creek
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Location of the Town of Coal Creek in the Fremont County, Colorado.
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 Coal Creek, Colorado
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Fremont County |
| Incorporated | February 11, 1882 |
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| • Type | Statutory Town |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.194 sq mi (3.092 km2) |
| • Land | 1.194 sq mi (3.092 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.000 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,426 ft (1,654 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 364 |
| • Density | 304.9/sq mi (117.72/km2) |
| • Metro | 48,939 |
| • CSA | 217,101 |
| • Front Range | 5,055,344 |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
81221
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| INCITS place code | 0815330 |
| FIPS code | 08-15330 |
| Highways | none |
The Town of Coal Creek is a small town in Fremont County, Colorado, United States. In 2020, about 364 people lived there. Coal Creek is part of a larger area called the Cañon City, CO Micropolitan Statistical Area. It is also part of the Front Range Urban Corridor, which is a busy area in Colorado.
History of Coal Creek
Coal Creek got its name because of the important coal mining industry that used to be there. A post office opened in the area way back in 1873. The town was officially formed on February 11, 1882.
Where is Coal Creek Located?
Coal Creek is found in the southeastern part of Fremont County.
- To its west is the town of Rockvale.
- To the northwest, you'll find Williamsburg.
- The city of Florence is located to the northeast.
The town covers a total area of about 3.092 square kilometers (which is about 1.19 square miles). All of this area is land.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Coal Creek has changed a lot over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 698 | — | |
| 1910 | 676 | −3.2% | |
| 1920 | 618 | −8.6% | |
| 1930 | 435 | −29.6% | |
| 1940 | 261 | −40.0% | |
| 1950 | 195 | −25.3% | |
| 1960 | 206 | 5.6% | |
| 1970 | 225 | 9.2% | |
| 1980 | 190 | −15.6% | |
| 1990 | 157 | −17.4% | |
| 2000 | 303 | 93.0% | |
| 2010 | 343 | 13.2% | |
| 2020 | 364 | 6.1% | |
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In 2000, there were 303 people living in Coal Creek. The average age of people in the town was 37 years old. About 31.4% of the population was under 18 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Coal Creek (condado de Fremont, Colorado) para niños
