Haswell, Colorado facts for kids
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Haswell, Colorado
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Haswell (2013)
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Location within Kiowa County and Colorado
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| Country | United States |
| State | Colorado |
| County | Kiowa |
| Platted | 1908 |
| Incorporated | September 2, 1920 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.803 sq mi (2.079 km2) |
| • Land | 0.803 sq mi (2.079 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.000 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,544 ft (1,385 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 71 |
| • Density | 88.5/sq mi (34.15/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
81045
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| Area code | 719 |
| FIPS code | 08-34740 |
| GNIS ID | 195308 |
Haswell is a small town in Kiowa County, Colorado, United States. It is a "statutory town," which means it follows certain rules set by the state. In 2020, about 71 people lived there.
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A Look at Haswell's Past
Haswell was started around 1905 or 1908. It grew up near a Missouri Pacific Railroad section house. These houses were built along the railroad line in eastern Colorado. They were named in alphabetical order after important men.
The railroad line was built in 1888. Helen, the daughter of a rich railroad owner named Jay Gould, helped name these places. Haswell officially became a town in 1920.
Where is Haswell Located?
Haswell is found in the western part of Kiowa County. You can find it at these coordinates: 38°27′6″N 103°9′47″W / 38.45167°N 103.16306°W. Colorado State Highway 96 goes right through the town.
If you drive east on Highway 96, you'll reach Eads, the county seat, about 22 miles away. If you head southwest, you'll get to Ordway in about 38 miles.
According to the 2020 United States Census, the town covers an area of about 2.079 square kilometers (0.803 square miles). All of this area is land.
Population of Haswell
The number of people living in Haswell has changed over the years. Here's how the population has looked:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 156 | — | |
| 1940 | 163 | 4.5% | |
| 1950 | 163 | 0.0% | |
| 1960 | 169 | 3.7% | |
| 1970 | 135 | −20.1% | |
| 1980 | 126 | −6.7% | |
| 1990 | 62 | −50.8% | |
| 2000 | 84 | 35.5% | |
| 2010 | 68 | −19.0% | |
| 2020 | 71 | 4.4% | |
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In 2000, there were 84 people living in Haswell. These people lived in 31 households, and 24 of these were families. The town had about 99.8 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Haswell in 2000 were White (90.48%). There were also some African American (2.38%) and Native American (5.95%) residents. About 1.19% of the population was from two or more races.
The average age of people in Haswell in 2000 was 34 years old. About 33.3% of the population was under 18 years old.
Unique Places in Haswell
Haswell has some interesting features.
The Smallest Jail?
Many people believe that Haswell has the smallest jail in the United States. It's about 12 feet by 14 feet on the outside. This makes it smaller than the jail in Randsburg, California.
Radio Astronomy Center
About 5 miles south of Haswell, you'll find the Paul Plishner Radio Astronomy and Space Sciences Center. This area is very quiet, which is perfect for listening to signals from space. The center has a large 60-foot dish antenna. Scientists use this antenna to study radio waves from space.
Intel Microchip Named After Haswell
In 2013, a big computer company called Intel decided to name one of its new computer processors after the town. This new processor was called Haswell.
Images for kids
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Haswell's jail.
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The radio astronomy telescope near Haswell
See also
In Spanish: Haswell (Colorado) para niños
