Johnson Village, Colorado facts for kids
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Johnson Village, Colorado
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View of Johnson Village with Mount Princeton in the background.
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Location of the Johnson Village CDP in Chaffee County, Colorado.
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 Johnson Village, Colorado
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Chaffee County |
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| • Type | unincorporated community |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.299 sq mi (0.774 km2) |
| • Land | 0.299 sq mi (0.774 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.000 km2) |
| Elevation | 7,855 ft (2,394 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 299 |
| • Density | 1,000.5/sq mi (386.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
Buena Vista 81211
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| Area code(s) | 719 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583254 |
Johnson Village is a small community in Chaffee County, Colorado, United States. It's called an "unincorporated community" because it doesn't have its own city government. Instead, it's looked after by Chaffee County. It's also a "census-designated place" (CDP), which means the government counts the people living there for official records. In 2020, about 299 people lived in Johnson Village. The mail for Johnson Village comes through the Buena Vista post office.
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Exploring Johnson Village's Location
Johnson Village is found right next to the Arkansas River. A bridge for U.S. Highway 24 crosses the river here. This community is about three miles south of the town of Buena Vista.
What Makes Up Johnson Village?
Most of Johnson Village is a line of shops and businesses. These are located on both sides of U.S. Highway 24. The town is on the west side of Trout Creek Pass.
How the Town Makes Money
The economy of Johnson Village mostly relies on travelers passing through. This includes people visiting for fun, especially those who enjoy whitewater rafting on the Arkansas River.
Size of Johnson Village
The Johnson Village CDP covers an area of about 0.774 square kilometers (or 191 acres). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Johnson Village?
The United States Census Bureau first officially counted the people in Johnson Village for the United States Census 2010.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Johnson Village has changed a bit over the years:
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 2010 | 246 | — |
| 2020 | 299 | +21.5% |
| Source: United States Census Bureau | ||
