Kersey, Colorado facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Town of Kersey, Colorado
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Kersey, February 2018
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Location of Kersey in Weld County, Colorado.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Weld |
| Incorporated (town) | December 3, 1908 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Statutory Town |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.03 sq mi (5.25 km2) |
| • Land | 2.02 sq mi (5.24 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,619 ft (1,408 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,495 |
| • Density | 736.5/sq mi (284.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
80644
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| Area code(s) | 970 |
| FIPS code | 08-40515 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0204695 |
The Town of Kersey is a small town located in Weld County, Colorado, in the United States. It's known as a Statutory Town, which means it follows certain rules set by the state. In 2020, about 1,495 people lived there.
The History of Kersey
Kersey has an interesting past! In the 1830s, a man named Elbridge Gerry set up a trading post. This post was called Fort Gerry. It was located near the South Platte River. People would trade goods there.
In 1840, Gerry moved his trading post. He built a new one on the south side of the river. Some say he was the first white person to settle in this area. This area is now known as Weld County.
The town got its name later. A post office opened in Kersey in 1894. A railroad official named the town after his mother's maiden name.
Where is Kersey?
Kersey is located in Colorado. You can find it at these coordinates: 40 degrees, 23 minutes, 10 seconds North and 104 degrees, 33 minutes, 41 seconds West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The United States Census Bureau says the town covers about 1.0 square mile (2.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Kersey has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different years:
- 1910: 304 people
- 1920: 319 people
- 1930: 307 people
- 1940: 268 people
- 1950: 304 people
- 1960: 378 people
- 1970: 474 people
- 1980: 913 people
- 1990: 863 people
- 2000: 1,406 people
- 2010: 1,454 people
- 2020: 1,495 people
As you can see, the town has grown quite a bit since it was first counted!
