Dacono, Colorado facts for kids
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Dacono, Colorado
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The Dacono City Hall
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Location of the City of Dacono in Weld County, Colorado
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 Dacono, Colorado
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Weld County |
| Settled | 1901 |
| Incorporated | September 23, 1908 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Home rule municipality |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.796 sq mi (22.782 km2) |
| • Land | 8.790 sq mi (22.766 km2) |
| • Water | 0.006 sq mi (0.016 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,030 ft (1,533 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,297 |
| • Density | 716/sq mi (276/km2) |
| • Metro | 328,981 (156th) |
| • CSA | 3,623,560 (17th) |
| • Front Range | 5,055,344 |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
80514
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| Area code(s) | 303 |
| FIPS code | 08-19080 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0180837 |
Dacono is a city in Weld County, Colorado, United States. It is a special type of city called a home rule municipality. This means it has its own local government rules.
In 2020, about 6,297 people lived in Dacono. This was a big increase from 2010! Dacono is part of a larger area called the Greeley, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is also part of the Front Range Urban Corridor, which is a long stretch of cities along the Rocky Mountains.
History of Dacono
Dacono was first settled in 1901. Early settlers came here to work in the coal mines. The city's unique name comes from three local women: Daisy Baum, Cora Van Vorhies, and Nora Brooks. The name "Dacono" is a mix of parts of their names.
The city officially became an incorporated town on September 23, 1908. This meant it could set up its own government.
Where is Dacono?
Dacono is located in southwestern Weld County, Colorado. You can find it at these coordinates: 40°4′33″N 104°56′43″W / 40.07583°N 104.94528°W.
In 2020, the city covered an area of about 22.782 square kilometers (about 8.8 square miles). Only a very small part of this area is water.
People of Dacono
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 180 | — | |
| 1920 | 172 | −4.4% | |
| 1930 | 275 | 59.9% | |
| 1940 | 296 | 7.6% | |
| 1950 | 258 | −12.8% | |
| 1960 | 302 | 17.1% | |
| 1970 | 360 | 19.2% | |
| 1980 | 2,321 | 544.7% | |
| 1990 | 2,228 | −4.0% | |
| 2000 | 3,015 | 35.3% | |
| 2010 | 4,152 | 37.7% | |
| 2020 | 6,297 | 51.7% | |
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In 2000, there were 3,015 people living in Dacono. These people lived in 1,087 households. About 34.6% of these households had children under 18 living there.
The population was spread out by age. About 29.2% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age in the city was 33 years.
Fun Places to Visit
Dacono is home to the Colorado National Speedway. This is a popular place for car racing and other events.
See also
In Spanish: Dacono para niños
