Holyoke, Colorado facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Holyoke, Colorado
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Phillips County Courthouse (2013)
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Location within Phillips County and Colorado
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| Country | United States |
| State | Colorado |
| County | Phillips |
| Incorporated | May 31, 1888 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.476 sq mi (6.414 km2) |
| • Land | 2.470 sq mi (6.396 km2) |
| • Water | 0.007 sq mi (0.018 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,737 ft (1,139 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,346 |
| • Density | 947.32/sq mi (365.76/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
80734
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| Area code | 970 |
| FIPS code | 08-37270 |
| GNIS ID | 182823 |
Holyoke is a town in Colorado, United States. It's the main town and the biggest one in Phillips County, Colorado. In 2020, about 2,346 people lived there.
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Holyoke's History and Beginnings
Holyoke became the main town of Phillips County in 1887. It was named by a railroad boss, who named it after his son-in-law, Edward A. Holyoke. The town was built on a grid pattern near Frenchman Creek.
Even today, Holyoke is known for its tall grain elevators. These are like the "skyscrapers" of the town. The main street is called Interocean Avenue (U.S. 385). You can find the historic Burge Hotel there, built in 1912. It has a big stone fireplace. This hotel used to welcome traveling salespeople, who brought news and excitement to small towns.
Geography of Holyoke
Holyoke is located in northeastern Colorado. Its exact location is 40°34′55″N 102°18′4″W / 40.58194°N 102.30111°W.
In 2020, the town covered about 6.4 square kilometers (2.5 square miles). A very small part of this area is water.
Holyoke's Climate
Holyoke has a type of weather called a cold semi-arid climate. This means it's generally dry, but not a desert, and it can get quite cold.
Population and People of Holyoke
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 649 | — | |
| 1900 | 451 | −30.5% | |
| 1910 | 659 | 46.1% | |
| 1920 | 1,205 | 82.9% | |
| 1930 | 1,226 | 1.7% | |
| 1940 | 1,150 | −6.2% | |
| 1950 | 1,558 | 35.5% | |
| 1960 | 1,555 | −0.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,640 | 5.5% | |
| 1980 | 2,092 | 27.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,931 | −7.7% | |
| 2000 | 2,261 | 17.1% | |
| 2010 | 2,313 | 2.3% | |
| 2020 | 2,346 | 1.4% | |
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In 2000, Holyoke had 2,261 people living in 896 households. About 34% of these households had children under 18. The average household had about 2.5 people.
The population included people of different ages. About 28% were under 18 years old. The average age in Holyoke was 38 years.
Famous People from Holyoke
- Greg Brophy (born 1966), a former state senator who worked in government.
- Bill Brundige (1948–2018), an American football player who played as a defensive end.
- Mike Groene (born 1955), another politician.
- Dorothy Horrell (born 1951), who became the Chancellor of the University of Colorado Denver.
- Charles B. Timberlake (1854–1941), who served as a U.S. Congressman for Colorado.
See also
In Spanish: Holyoke (Colorado) para niños
