Floyd Hill, Colorado facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Floyd Hill, Colorado
Census Designated Place
Interstate 70 goes through the community of Floyd Hill.
Location of the Floyd Hill CDP in Clear Creek County, Colorado.
Floyd Hill, Colorado Location in the United States
Country	United States
State	Colorado
County	Clear Creek County
Government
• Type	unincorporated community
Area
• Total	6.293 sq mi (16.298 km2)
• Land	6.290 sq mi (16.290 km2)
• Water	0.003 sq mi (0.008 km2)
Elevation	8,681 ft (2,646 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	1,048
• Density	166.54/sq mi (64.30/km2)
Time zone	UTC-7 (MST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP Code	Evergreen 80439
Area codes	303 & 720
GNIS feature	Floyd Hill CDP

Floyd Hill is a small community located in Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it is managed by the county. Floyd Hill is also a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a specific area that the United States Census Bureau identifies for gathering population data.

Floyd Hill is part of the larger Denver–Aurora–Lakewood, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area. This is a big region that includes the city of Denver and many surrounding towns and communities. The Evergreen post office (with Zip Code 80439) serves the people living in Floyd Hill.

Floyd Hill: A Colorado Community

What is a Census-Designated Place?

A census-designated place, or CDP, is a special area defined by the United States Census Bureau. It helps them collect information about how many people live in certain areas. These areas might look like towns, but they don't have their own city hall or mayor. Instead, they are governed by the county they are in.

The Story Behind the Name

Floyd Hill got its name from a man named Merril H. Floyd. He was important in the 1860s because he led the Clear Creek Wagon Road Company. Mr. Floyd owned a ranch on a hill in this area. His company built a wagon road over this hill, connecting Idaho Springs to Bergen's ranch. Because of his ranch and the road, the area became known as "Floyd's Hill."

Where is Floyd Hill Located?

Floyd Hill is in Clear Creek County, Colorado. It covers an area of about 16.3 square kilometers (about 6.3 square miles). A very small part of this area, about 0.008 square kilometers, is water. The community is nestled in the mountains of Colorado, offering beautiful views and outdoor activities.

How Many People Live Here?

The United States Census Bureau keeps track of how many people live in places like Floyd Hill. The first time Floyd Hill was counted as a CDP was for the United States Census 2010. In 2010, the population was 998 people. By the United States Census 2020, the population had grown slightly to 1,048 people.

See Also

• In Spanish: Floyd Hill para niños