Green Mountain Falls, Colorado facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Green Mountain Falls, Colorado
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| Town of Green Mountain Falls | |
Old land office in the park
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| Motto(s):
“A Very Special Place”
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 Green Mountain Falls, Colorado
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | El Paso County Teller County |
| Incorporated (town) | August 19, 1880 |
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| • Type | Statutory town |
| Area | |
| • Statutory town | 2.851 km2 (1.101 sq mi) |
| • Land | 2.847 km2 (1.099 sq mi) |
| • Water | 0.004 km2 (0.002 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 2,364 m (7,756 ft) |
| Population
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| • Statutory town | 646 |
| • Density | 227/km2 (588/sq mi) |
| • Metro | 755,105 (79th) |
| • Front Range | 5,055,344 |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
80819 (PO Box)
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| Area code(s) | 719 |
| FIPS code | 08-32650 |
| GNIS feature ID | 191196 |
Green Mountain Falls is a charming town in the state of Colorado, United States. It's a special place located in both El Paso and Teller counties. In 2020, about 646 people called Green Mountain Falls home. Most of them lived in El Paso County.
This town is part of the larger Colorado Springs, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area. It also belongs to the Front Range Urban Corridor, which is a busy area in Colorado.
Back in 1968, town leaders discovered something interesting. Many important buildings, like the town hall and post office, were actually outside the official town limits! This happened because the town's boundaries were first drawn way back in 1890. So, they had to redraw the maps to include these important places and residents.
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Exploring Green Mountain Falls' Location
Green Mountain Falls is nestled in a beautiful part of Colorado. It covers a total area of about 2.85 square kilometers (or 1.1 square miles). Only a tiny bit of this area is water, like small ponds or streams.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Green Mountain Falls has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different U.S. censuses:
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| 1900 | 40 | — | |
| 1910 | 30 | −25.0% | |
| 1920 | 100 | 233.3% | |
| 1930 | 41 | −59.0% | |
| 1940 | 87 | 112.2% | |
| 1950 | 106 | 21.8% | |
| 1960 | 179 | 68.9% | |
| 1970 | 359 | 100.6% | |
| 1980 | 607 | 69.1% | |
| 1990 | 663 | 9.2% | |
| 2000 | 773 | 16.6% | |
| 2010 | 640 | −17.2% | |
| 2020 | 646 | 0.9% | |
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A Closer Look at the Population in 2000
In the year 2000, there were 773 people living in Green Mountain Falls. They lived in 372 different homes. About 23% of these homes had children under 18 living there. Many families were married couples.
The people in Green Mountain Falls came from different backgrounds. Most residents were White. There were also people who identified as Native American, Asian, and other races. About 5.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in the town was 41 years old. This means there was a good mix of younger and older residents.
Money and Living in Green Mountain Falls
In 2000, the average income for a household in Green Mountain Falls was about $43,816 per year. For families, the average income was higher, around $55,268. A small number of families and individuals lived below the poverty line. This means they had lower incomes compared to others.
See also
In Spanish: Green Mountain Falls para niños
