Gerrard, Colorado facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Gerrard, Colorado
|
|
|---|---|
Gerrard in 2023
|
|
Location of the Gerrard CDP in {{Rio Grande County, 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 |
South Fork 81154
|
| 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.
Contents
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.
Images for kids
-
Gerrard in 2023
-
Location of Gerrard in Rio Grande County, Colorado
See also
In Spanish: Gerrard (Colorado) para niños
