Fairmount, Colorado facts for kids
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Fairmount, Colorado
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Location of the Fairmount CDP in Jefferson County, Colorado.
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 Fairmount, Colorado
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Government | |
| • Type | unincorporated community |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.281 sq mi (16.267 km2) |
| • Land | 6.084 sq mi (15.758 km2) |
| • Water | 0.197 sq mi (0.509 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,590 ft (1,704 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 9,324 |
| • Density | 1,484.54/sq mi (573.18/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
80403
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| Area codes | 303 & 720 |
| GNIS feature | Fairmount CDP |
Fairmount is a special kind of community located in Jefferson County, Colorado, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a recognized area with a defined population, but it doesn't have its own city government like a typical town.
Fairmount is part of the larger Denver–Aurora–Lakewood, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is a big group of cities and towns around Denver. In 2020, about 9,324 people lived in Fairmount. The main ZIP code for addresses in Fairmount is 80403.
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Where is Fairmount Located?
Fairmount is surrounded by several other communities in Colorado.
- To the north, you'll find Arvada.
- To the east, it borders Wheat Ridge.
- To the south, it's next to the unincorporated area of Applewood.
- To the west, it touches Golden and some undeveloped land on North Table Mountain.
A major highway, Interstate 70, passes near Fairmount's southeast corner. This highway leads east about 8 miles (13 km) into the city of Denver.
Size of Fairmount
The Fairmount CDP covers an area of about 16.267 square kilometers (6.281 sq mi). A small part of this area, about 0.509 square kilometers (0.197 sq mi), is covered by water.
Who Lives in Fairmount?
The United States Census Bureau officially defined Fairmount as a census-designated place for the first time during the United States Census 2010. This helps them count the population and gather important information about the area.
Population Growth
The number of people living in Fairmount has grown over time:
- In 2010, the population was 7,559 people.
- By 2020, the population had increased to 9,324 people.
Schools in Fairmount
Students living in Fairmount attend schools that are part of the Jefferson County Public Schools system. This school district serves many communities in Jefferson County.
See also
- In Spanish: Fairmount (Colorado) para niños
