Federal Heights, Colorado facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Federal Heights, Colorado
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| City of Federal Heights | ||
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Federal Heights Municipal Complex.
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| Motto(s):
"Rising to Great Heights"
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Location of the City of Federal Heights in Adams County, Colorado.
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 Federal Heights, Colorado
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Colorado |
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| County | Adams County | |
| Incorporated (town) | June 6, 1940 | |
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| • Type | Home rule municipality | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.778 sq mi (4.604 km2) | |
| • Land | 1.776 sq mi (4.599 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.002 sq mi (0.005 km2) | |
| Elevation | 5,292 ft (1,613 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 14,382 | |
| • Density | 8,099/sq mi (3,127/km2) | |
| • Metro | 2,963,821 (19th) | |
| • CSA | 3,623,560 (17th) | |
| • Front Range | 5,055,344 | |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) | |
| ZIP codes |
80221, 80234, 80260
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| Area code(s) | Both 303 and 720 | |
| FIPS code | 08-26270 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0169445 | |
The City of Federal Heights is a city in Colorado, United States. It's located in the western part of Adams County. In 2020, about 14,382 people lived there. This was a big increase from 2010! Federal Heights is also part of the larger Denver area. The city is led by its mayor, Linda S. Montoya, who was chosen in 2019.
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A Look Back: History of Federal Heights
Federal Heights got its name because it's located along a road called Federal Boulevard. It officially became a town in 1940.
Where is Federal Heights?
Federal Heights is located at coordinates 39°51′58″N 105°0′51″W / 39.86611°N 105.01417°W. In 2020, the city covered about 4.6 square kilometers (or 1.78 square miles). Only a very small part of this area is water.
Who Lives in Federal Heights?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 173 | — | |
| 1960 | 391 | 126.0% | |
| 1970 | 1,502 | 284.1% | |
| 1980 | 7,838 | 421.8% | |
| 1990 | 9,342 | 19.2% | |
| 2000 | 12,065 | 29.1% | |
| 2010 | 11,467 | −5.0% | |
| 2020 | 14,382 | 25.4% | |
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The number of people living in Federal Heights has grown a lot over the years! For example, in 1950, there were only 173 people. By 2020, the population had grown to 14,382.
In 2000, there were 12,065 people living in the city. The average age was 31 years old. About a quarter of the population was under 18 years old.
Fun Things to Do: Attractions
One of the most exciting places in Federal Heights is a big family water park called Water World. It's a popular spot for fun and cooling off!
Images for kids
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Federal Heights Municipal Complex.
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Location of Federal Heights in Adams County, Colorado.
See also
In Spanish: Federal Heights (Colorado) para niños
