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Gerrard, Colorado
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Location of the Gerrard CDP in {{Rio Grande County, Colorado.}}
Location of the Gerrard CDP in {{Rio Grande County, Colorado.}}
Gerrard, Colorado is located in the United States
Gerrard, Colorado
Gerrard, Colorado
Location in the United States
Country  United States
State  Colorado
County Rio Grande County
Government
 • Type unincorporated community
Area
 • Total 1.198 sq mi (3.103 km2)
 • Land 1.198 sq mi (3.103 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0.000 km2)
Elevation
8,124 ft (2,476 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 264
Time zone UTC-7 (MST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP Code
Area code(s) 719
GNIS feature ID 2583239

Gerrard is a small community in Rio Grande County, Colorado, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the United States Census Bureau defines for gathering population data, even though it's not officially a city or town with its own local government.

In 2020, about 264 people lived in Gerrard. The community gets its mail through the South Fork post office, which uses the Zip Code 81154.

Where is Gerrard Located?

Gerrard is found in the state of Colorado, within Rio Grande County. It's located in the western part of the United States.

Land Area of Gerrard

The total area of Gerrard is about 3.103 square kilometers (which is about 1.2 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its official boundaries.

How Many People Live in Gerrard?

The number of people living in Gerrard is counted during the United States Census, which happens every ten years.

Population Changes Over Time

Here's how the population of Gerrard has changed:

  • In 2010, the population was 278 people.
  • In 2020, the population was 264 people.

The United States Census Bureau first officially recognized Gerrard as a census-designated place for the United States Census 2010.

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