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Eagle, Colorado
Town of Eagle
The Eagle River flows through Chambers Park in Eagle
The Eagle River flows through Chambers Park in Eagle
Motto(s): 
"Classic Colorado"
Location of the Town of Eagle in Eagle County, Colorado.
Location of the Town of Eagle in Eagle County, Colorado.
Eagle, Colorado is located in the United States
Eagle, Colorado
Eagle, Colorado
Location in the United States
Country  United States
State  Colorado
County Eagle County seat
Incorporated (town) April 5, 1905
Government
 • Type Statutory Town
Area
 • Total 5.661 sq mi (14.663 km2)
 • Land 5.641 sq mi (14.611 km2)
 • Water 0.020 sq mi (0.052 km2)
Elevation
6,601 ft (2,012 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 7,511
 • Density 1,331/sq mi (514/km2)
 • Metro
55,731
 • CSA
134,774
Time zone UTC−07:00 (MST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−06:00 (MDT)
ZIP code
81631 (PO Box)
Area code(s) 970
INCITS place code 0822200
GNIS feature ID 0204664
FIPS code 08-22200

The Town of Eagle is the Statutory Town that is the county seat of Eagle County, Colorado, United States. The town population was 7,511 at the 2020 United States Census, a +15.41% increase since the 2010 United States Census. Eagle is the part of the Edwards, CO Micropolitan Statistical Area.

The town has an extensive trail system for mountain biking, hiking and trail running.

History

A post office called Eagle has been in operation since 1891. The town takes its name from Eagle County. Eagle was incorporated in 1905.

Geography

Eagle is located west of the center of Eagle County in the valley of the Eagle River, a west-flowing tributary of the Colorado River. The town limits extend southward up the valley of Brush Creek. U.S. Route 6 passes through the center of town, and Interstate 70 passes through the northern side, with access from Exit 147. Vail is 30 miles (48 km) to the east, and Glenwood Springs is 31 miles (50 km) to the west.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 4.6 square miles (11.9 km2), of which 0.02 square miles (0.05 km2), or 0.44%, is water.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1900 124
1910 186 50.0%
1920 358 92.5%
1930 341 −4.7%
1940 518 51.9%
1950 445 −14.1%
1960 546 22.7%
1970 790 44.7%
1980 950 20.3%
1990 1,580 66.3%
2000 3,032 91.9%
2010 6,508 114.6%
2020 7,511 15.4%
U.S. Decennial Census

As of the 2010 census, there were 6,508 people, 2,183 households, and 1,666 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,417.9 people per square mile (547.5/km2). There were 2,416 housing units at an average density of 526.4 per square mile (203.2/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 87.3% white, 0.4% African American, 0.8% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 7.9% some other race, and 2.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 22.3% of the population.

There were 2,183 households, out of which 49.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.5% were headed by married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.7% were non-families. 16.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.1% were someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.96 and the average family size was 3.33.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 31.7% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 35.8% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 4.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.9 males.

For the period 2010–14, the estimated median annual income for a household in the town was $81,571, and the median income for a family was $94,875. Male full-time workers had a median income of $65,156 versus $47,902 for females. The per capita income for the town was $35,426. About 2.0% of families and 4.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.8% of those under age 18 and 28.2% of those age 65 or over.

Climate

Eagle experiences a semi-arid climate with cold winters and hot summers. Due to the high elevation, temperatures drop sharply after sunset.

Climate data for Eagle County Regional Airport, Colorado (1981–2010 normals, extremes 1904–present)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 58
(14)
65
(18)
73
(23)
82
(28)
90
(32)
100
(38)
99
(37)
96
(36)
93
(34)
84
(29)
73
(23)
61
(16)
100
(38)
Average high °F (°C) 32.4
(0.2)
37.9
(3.3)
47.2
(8.4)
56.6
(13.7)
67.3
(19.6)
77.6
(25.3)
83.1
(28.4)
81.5
(27.5)
72.7
(22.6)
60.3
(15.7)
44.4
(6.9)
32.8
(0.4)
57.8
(14.3)
Average low °F (°C) 10.1
(−12.2)
16.8
(−8.4)
25.8
(−3.4)
31.0
(−0.6)
38.3
(3.5)
44.3
(6.8)
51.3
(10.7)
50.5
(10.3)
42.1
(5.6)
31.8
(−0.1)
21.9
(−5.6)
12.5
(−10.8)
31.4
(−0.4)
Record low °F (°C) −51
(−46)
−46
(−43)
−20
(−29)
−15
(−26)
5
(−15)
12
(−11)
29
(−2)
26
(−3)
14
(−10)
2
(−17)
−29
(−34)
−33
(−36)
−51
(−46)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 0.45
(11)
0.54
(14)
0.78
(20)
1.17
(30)
0.97
(25)
0.74
(19)
1.49
(38)
0.82
(21)
1.43
(36)
1.24
(31)
0.90
(23)
0.78
(20)
11.31
(287)
Average snowfall inches (cm) 6.5
(17)
7.3
(19)
5.4
(14)
3.6
(9.1)
1.1
(2.8)
0
(0)
0
(0)
0
(0)
0.3
(0.76)
2.8
(7.1)
8.0
(20)
11.7
(30)
46.7
(119)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) 5.6 6.9 8.2 7.5 8.9 5.9 10.8 8.9 8.3 7.2 8.1 7.6 93.9
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) 5.4 6.3 5.9 3.2 0.6 0 0 0 0.1 1.4 5.7 7.4 36.0
Source: NOAA, Western Regional Climate Center

Transportation

Eagle County Regional Airport (IATA:EGE, ICAO:KEGE) is 5 miles (8 km) to the west, located between Eagle and the town of Gypsum. Many airlines provide services from Eagle to various destinations during the ski season months, although in the low season months the airport just has services to Dallas and Denver. ECO Transit provides local transportation from Eagle to Dotsero, Gypsum, Edwards, Avon and Vail.

Union Pacific Railroad's tracks cross Eagle, linking the town to Denver, Grand Junction, and Pueblo. The closest Amtrak station is located in Glenwood Springs, 31 miles (50 km) to the west, with daily service of the California Zephyr.

Bustang, Colorado's state-run bus service, connects Eagle to both Grand Junction and Denver.

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