Inverness, Colorado facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Inverness, Colorado
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Water tower at the Inverness Exchange.
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Location of the Inverness CDP in Arapahoe County, Colorado.
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 Inverness, Colorado
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Arapahoe County |
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| • Type | unincorporated community |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.117 sq mi (2.893 km2) |
| • Land | 1.117 sq mi (2.893 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.000 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,764 ft (1,757 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,226 |
| • Density | 1,992.8/sq mi (769.44/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
80112
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| Area codes | 303 & 720 |
| GNIS feature | Inverness CDP |
Inverness is a special kind of community in Colorado, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it doesn't have its own city government. Instead, it's looked after by Arapahoe County.
Inverness is also part of a larger area called the Denver–Aurora–Lakewood, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area. This is a big region that includes Denver and other nearby cities. In 2020, about 2,226 people lived in Inverness. Local groups, like the Inverness Metropolitan Improvement District, help manage services for the area. This includes things like water and sanitation. Inverness is located in the ZIP code 80112.
Geography of Inverness
Inverness is a small area, covering about 2.893 square kilometers (which is about 715 acres). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Population of Inverness
The United States Census Bureau is a government agency that counts people. They first officially recognized Inverness as a CDP for the United States Census 2010. This helps them keep track of how many people live there.
| Inverness CDP, Colorado | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 2010 | 1,532 | — |
| 2020 | 2,226 | +45.3% |
| Source: United States Census Bureau | ||
Businesses in Inverness
Inverness is home to a business area called Inverness Exchange. Two important companies have their main offices here.
- Jeppesen is a company that works with aerospace. This means they help with things related to airplanes and space travel.
- Arrow Electronics is a big company that sells electronic parts. It's actually the largest company in Colorado when you look at how much money it makes.
