Cokedale, Colorado facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cokedale, Colorado
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The old Gottlieb Mercantile Building, which now houses the town hall, the post office, and the Cokedale Mining Museum.
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Location of the Town of Cokedale in the Las Animas County, Colorado.
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 Cokedale, Colorado
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Las Animas County |
| Incorporated | March 15, 1948 |
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| • Type | Statutory Town |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.205 sq mi (0.531 km2) |
| • Land | 0.205 sq mi (0.531 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.000 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,332 ft (1,930 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 127 |
| • Density | 619/sq mi (239/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
Trinidad CO 81082
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| Area code(s) | 719 |
| FIPS code | 08-15550 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413221 |
Cokedale is a small town in Colorado, United States. It is located in Las Animas County. In 2020, about 127 people lived there. Cokedale used to be a town built around a coal mine.
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History of Cokedale
Cokedale has an interesting past. It was first built as a "company town" for coal miners. This means the mining company owned most of the homes and businesses. The main reason Cokedale existed was because of the coal mine.
The coal mine was very important to the town for many years. But in 1947, the mine closed down. This was a big change for Cokedale.
In 2011, a 5.3 magnitude earthquake happened nearby. Cokedale was only about 5 miles from where the earthquake started.
Most of the town is part of the Cokedale Historic District. This district is a special area listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Being on this list means the town's buildings and history are important to save.
Geography of Cokedale
Cokedale is a small town in terms of its size. In 2020, the town covered about 131 acres (0.531 km2) of land. There is no water area within the town limits.
Population Changes in Cokedale
The number of people living in Cokedale has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 214 | — | |
| 1960 | 219 | 2.3% | |
| 1970 | 101 | −53.9% | |
| 1980 | 90 | −10.9% | |
| 1990 | 116 | 28.9% | |
| 2000 | 139 | 19.8% | |
| 2010 | 129 | −7.2% | |
| 2020 | 127 | −1.6% | |
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According to the 2000 census, there were 139 people living in Cokedale. The town had 62 households. About 24% of these households had children under 18 living with them.
The population was spread out by age. About 23% of the people were under 18 years old. About 22% were 65 years old or older. The average age in Cokedale was 46 years.
Images for kids
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The Coke Ovens of Cokedale.
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Another view of the ovens.
See also
In Spanish: Cokedale para niños
