Genesee, Colorado facts for kids
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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
(2010)
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| • Total | 3,609 |
| • Density | 542/sq mi (209/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 an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP) located in and governed by Jefferson County, Colorado, United States. The CDP is a part of the Denver–Aurora–Lakewood, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population of the Genesee CDP was 3,609 at the United States Census 2010. The Golden post office (Zip code 80401) serves the area.
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Geography
Genesee is located at 39°41′43″N 105°16′2″W / 39.69528°N 105.26722°W (39.695523, -105.267413).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 6.7 square miles (17 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
The United States Census Bureau initially defined the Genesee CDP for the 1990 United States Census.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1990 | 2,737 | — |
| 2000 | 3,699 | +35.1% |
| 2010 | 3,609 | −2.4% |
| 2020 | — | |
| Source: United States Census Bureau | ||
Attractions
- Genesee Park, in the Denver Mountain Parks system
Education
Genesee is served by the Jefferson County Public Schools.
See also
In Spanish: Genesee (Colorado) para niños
