Idledale, Colorado facts for kids
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Idledale, Colorado
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Idledale in 2014
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Location of the Idledale CDP in Jefferson County, Colorado.
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 Idledale, Colorado
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Jefferson County |
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| • Type | unincorporated community |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.277 sq mi (0.717 km2) |
| • Land | 0.277 sq mi (0.717 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.000 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,598 ft (2,011 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 214 |
| • Density | 773.0/sq mi (298.47/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
80453
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| Area codes | 303 & 720 |
| GNIS feature | Idledale CDP |
Idledale is an unincorporated town, a post office, and a census-designated place (CDP) located in and governed by Jefferson County, Colorado, United States. The CDP is a part of the Denver–Aurora–Lakewood, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area. The Idledale post office has the ZIP code 80453. At the United States Census 2020, the population of the Idledale CDP was 214.
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History
Originally called Starbuck Heights, the town was almost washed out by a storm in 1933. When it was rebuilt, the town became known as Idledale.
Geography
Idledale is located at 39°39′57″N 105°14′39″W / 39.66583°N 105.24417°W (39.665971,-105.244045).
Demographics
The United States Census Bureau initially defined the Idledale CDP for the United States Census 2010.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 2010 | 252 | — |
| 2020 | 214 | −15.1% |
| Source: United States Census Bureau | ||
Education
Idledale is served by the Jefferson County Public Schools.
See also
In Spanish: Idledale para niños
