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Cope, Colorado
U.S. Route 36 in Cope.
U.S. Route 36 in Cope.
Cope, Colorado is located in Colorado
Cope, Colorado
Cope, Colorado
Location in Colorado
Country  United States
State  Colorado
County Washington County
Government
 • Type unincorporated town
Area
 • Total 1.827 sq mi (4.731 km2)
 • Land 1.796 sq mi (4.651 km2)
 • Water 0.031 sq mi (0.080 km2)
Elevation
4,429 ft (1,350 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 53
 • Density 29.01/sq mi (11.20/km2)
Time zone UTC-7 (MST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP Code
80812
Area code(s) 970
GNIS feature Cope CDP

Cope is a small, unincorporated town in Washington County, Colorado, United States. This means it's not officially a city or a village, but it's still a recognized community. It has its own post office and is counted as a special place by the government for population surveys.

Discovering Cope, Colorado

Cope is located in the eastern part of Colorado. It's a quiet place where people live and work. Even though it's small, it's an important part of Washington County.

The Story Behind Cope's Name

The history of Cope goes back many years. The town's post office first opened its doors in 1889. Cope was named after a person named Johnathon C. Cope. He was an important official who worked for the railroad.

Where is Cope?

Cope covers a small area of land. The total area is about 1,169 acres (4.731 km2). This includes a very small amount of water, which is about 20 acres (0.080 km2). It's a flat area, typical of eastern Colorado.

How Many People Live in Cope?

The United States Census Bureau counts how many people live in different places. This helps us understand communities better.

Cope CDP, Colorado Population
Year Pop. ±%
2020 53 —    
Source: United States Census Bureau

The latest count was done in 2020. At that time, 53 people lived in the Cope area.

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