Genesee, Colorado facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Genesee, Colorado
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Chief Hosa Lodge, Genesee Mountain Park, built in 1917.
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Location of the Genesee CDP in Jefferson County, Colorado.Colorado
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 Genesee, Colorado
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Jefferson County |
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| • Type | unincorporated community |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.663 sq mi (17.257 km2) |
| • Land | 6.657 sq mi (17.242 km2) |
| • Water | 0.006 sq mi (0.015 km2) |
| Elevation | 7,743 ft (2,360 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,610 |
| • Density | 541.8/sq mi (209.19/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
Golden 80401
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| Area codes | 303 & 720 |
| GNIS feature | Genesee CDP |
Genesee is a community in Colorado, United States. It is located in Jefferson County. Genesee is known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area that the government tracks for population and other data. It doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Genesee is also part of the larger Denver area. In 2020, about 3,610 people lived in Genesee. The mail for Genesee comes from the Golden post office.
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Geography of Genesee
Genesee is located in the foothills of the Front Range mountains. These foothills are the lower mountains that lead up to the higher Rocky Mountains.
The Genesee area covers about 17.26 square kilometers (or 6.66 square miles). Most of this area is land, with only a very small part being water.
Population History of Genesee
The United States Census Bureau first started tracking Genesee as a "census-designated place" for the 1990 census. A census is like a big count of all the people living in a country. It happens every ten years.
Here's how the population of Genesee has changed over the years:
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1990 | 2,737 | — |
| 2000 | 3,699 | +35.1% |
| 2010 | 3,609 | −2.4% |
| 2020 | 3,610 | +0.0% |
| Source: United States Census Bureau | ||
As you can see, the population grew quite a bit between 1990 and 2000. Since then, it has stayed fairly steady.
Fun Places to Visit in Genesee
Genesee has some cool places to explore, especially if you like nature!
- Genesee Park is part of the Denver Mountain Parks system. It's a great place to enjoy the outdoors.
Education in Genesee
Students in Genesee 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: Genesee (Colorado) para niños
