Gilcrest, Colorado facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Gilcrest, Colorado
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| Town of Gilcrest | |
Entering Gilcrest from the south on U.S. Route 85.
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Location of the Town of Gilcrest in Weld County, Colorado.
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 Gilcrest, Colorado
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Weld County |
| Incorporated (town) | March 18, 1912 |
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| • Type | Statutory Town |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.811 sq mi (2.100 km2) |
| • Land | 0.811 sq mi (2.100 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.000 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,754 ft (1,449 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,029 |
| • Density | 1,269/sq mi (490/km2) |
| • Metro | 328,981 |
| • CSA | 3,623,560 (17th) |
| • Front Range | 5,055,344 |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
80623 (PO Box)
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| Area code(s) | 970 |
| FIPS code | 08-29955 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0204696 |
The Town of Gilcrest is a small town in Weld County, Colorado, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,029 people lived there. Gilcrest is part of a larger area called the Greeley, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area and the Front Range Urban Corridor.
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Gilcrest's Early Days: A Town's Beginning
The town of Gilcrest got its start with a post office in 1907. It was named after W. K. Gilcrest, a person who worked in banking. The town officially became a town on March 18, 1912.
Where is Gilcrest Located?
Gilcrest is located in Colorado at these coordinates: 40°16′59″N 104°46′44″W / 40.28306°N 104.77889°W. This means it's in the northern part of the state.
Gilcrest's Size and Land Area
According to the 2020 United States Census, the town covers an area of 2.100 square kilometers (about 0.81 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the town limits.
How Many People Live in Gilcrest?
The number of people living in Gilcrest has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from past censuses:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 222 | — | |
| 1930 | 324 | 45.9% | |
| 1940 | 352 | 8.6% | |
| 1950 | 429 | 21.9% | |
| 1960 | 357 | −16.8% | |
| 1970 | 382 | 7.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,025 | 168.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,084 | 5.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,162 | 7.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,034 | −11.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,029 | −0.5% | |
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Gilcrest's Population in 2000
In the year 2000, there were 1,162 people living in Gilcrest. These people lived in 329 households, and 271 of these were families. The town had a mix of different backgrounds. About 54.91% of the people were of Hispanic or Latino heritage.
Who Lives in Gilcrest Households?
Many households in Gilcrest had children under 18 living there, about 52%. Most households were married couples living together. The average household had about 3.53 people.
Age Groups in Gilcrest
The population of Gilcrest in 2000 included people of all ages. About 36.1% of the people were under 18 years old. About 10.2% were between 18 and 24. People aged 25 to 44 made up 31.2% of the population.
See also
In Spanish: Gilcrest (Colorado) para niños
