Copper Mountain, Colorado facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Copper Mountain, Colorado
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Tucker Mountain at Copper Mountain Resort.
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Location of the Copper Mountain CDP in Summit County, Colorado.
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 Copper Mountain, Colorado
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Summit County |
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| • Type | unincorporated community |
| Area | |
| • Total | 32.058 sq mi (83.030 km2) |
| • Land | 32.058 sq mi (83.030 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.000 km2) |
| Elevation | 11,362 ft (3,463 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 650 |
| • Density | 20.28/sq mi (7.83/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
Frisco 80443
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| Area code(s) | 970 |
| GNIS feature | 2583226 |
Copper Mountain is a special place in Colorado, United States. It's a small community located in Summit County. Even though it's not a city with its own government, it's a recognized area called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means the United States Census Bureau counts the people living there.
In 2020, about 650 people lived in Copper Mountain. The community gets its services from the Copper Mountain Consolidated Metropolitan District. The local Frisco post office handles mail for the area. Copper Mountain is also home to the famous Copper Mountain Ski Resort and its village.
A Look Back: Copper Mountain's History
Copper Mountain wasn't always called by its current name. It was first known as "Wheeler," named after a local judge and developer. Sometimes, people also called it "Wheeler Station."
The name "Copper Mountain" was officially chosen in 1977. This decision came from the United States Board on Geographic Names, which helps decide official names for places.
Where is Copper Mountain Located?
Copper Mountain is found in the beautiful White River National Forest in Colorado. It's about 20 miles (32 kilometers) north-northeast of a town called Leadville.
The entire area of Copper Mountain covers about 83 square kilometers (which is about 32 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Who Lives in Copper Mountain?
The United States Census Bureau keeps track of how many people live in places like Copper Mountain. They first counted Copper Mountain as a "census-designated place" for the 2010 census.
Here's how the population has changed:
- 2010: 385 people
- 2020: 650 people
This shows that more people have moved to Copper Mountain over the years!
