Gleneagle, Colorado facts for kids
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Gleneagle, Colorado
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The Gleneagle Square shopping center in Gleneagle, looking across at the Rampart Range
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Location of the Gleneagle CDP in El Paso County, Colorado.
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 Gleneagle, Colorado
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | El Paso County |
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| • Type | unincorporated community |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.343 sq mi (6.069 km2) |
| • Land | 2.338 sq mi (6.056 km2) |
| • Water | 0.005 sq mi (0.013 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,857 ft (2,090 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 6,649 |
| • Density | 2,837.5/sq mi (1,095.57/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
Colorado Springs 80921
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| Area code(s) | 719 |
| GNIS feature | Gleneagle CDP |
Gleneagle is a community in El Paso County, Colorado, United States. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it is not officially a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it is managed by the county. Gleneagle is also a census-designated place (CDP). This is a special area defined by the United States Census Bureau just for counting people.
Gleneagle is part of the larger Colorado Springs area. In 2020, about 6,649 people lived there. The local mail is handled by the Colorado Springs post office, using the Zip Code 80921.
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Where is Gleneagle Located?
Gleneagle is found in El Paso County, Colorado. It is located in the beautiful state of Colorado. The community covers an area of about 6.069 square kilometers (2.343 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
How Many People Live in Gleneagle?
The United States Census Bureau keeps track of how many people live in places like Gleneagle. They first counted Gleneagle as a special area for the census in 1990.
Population Growth Over Time
The number of people living in Gleneagle has grown quite a bit over the years.
| Gleneagle CDP, Colorado | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1990 | 1,661 | — |
| 2000 | 4,246 | +155.6% |
| 2010 | 6,611 | +55.7% |
| 2020 | 6,649 | +0.6% |
| Source: United States Census Bureau | ||
- In 1990, there were 1,661 residents.
- By 2000, the population had grown to 4,246 people.
- In 2010, it reached 6,611 residents.
- The most recent count in 2020 showed 6,649 people living in Gleneagle.
News and Entertainment in Gleneagle
People in Gleneagle can get their news and entertainment from various sources.
Local News
Gleneagle is served by radio and television stations from the nearby city of Colorado Springs. For written news, residents can read local newspapers.
- The Gazette (Colorado Springs) is a major newspaper for the Colorado Springs area.
- The Tri-Lakes Tribune also covers news important to Gleneagle and nearby communities.
See also
In Spanish: Gleneagle para niños
