kids encyclopedia robot

Kersey, Colorado facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Quick facts for kids
Town of Kersey, Colorado
Kersey, CO.jpg
Location of Kersey in Weld County, Colorado.
Location of Kersey in Weld County, Colorado.
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
 (2010)
 • Total 1,454
 • Estimate 
(2019)
1,681
 • Density 831.36/sq mi (321.04/km2)
Time zone UTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
80644
Area code(s) 970
FIPS code 08-40515
GNIS feature ID 0204695

The Town of Kersey is a Statutory Town in Weld County, Colorado, United States. The population was 1454 at the 2010 United States Census.

History

A post office called Kersey has been in operation since 1894. A railroad official gave Kersey the maiden name of his mother.

Geography

Kersey is located at 40°23′10″N 104°33′41″W / 40.38611°N 104.56139°W / 40.38611; -104.56139 (40.386060, -104.561453).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.0 square mile (2.6 km2), all of it land.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1910 304
1920 319 4.9%
1930 307 −3.8%
1940 268 −12.7%
1950 304 13.4%
1960 378 24.3%
1970 474 25.4%
1980 913 92.6%
1990 863 −5.5%
2000 1,406 62.9%
2010 1,454 3.4%
2019 (est.) 1,681 15.6%
U.S. Decennial Census

As of the census of 2000, there were 1,389 people, 474 households, and 374 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,425.8 people per square mile (552.9/km2). There were 489 housing units at an average density of 502.0 per square mile (194.6/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 91.43% White, 0.07% African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.79% Asian, 4.75% from other races, and 2.66% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 20.01% of the population.

There were 474 households, out of which 48.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.4% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.9% were non-families. 17.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.93 and the average family size was 3.33.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 34.5% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 18.0% from 45 to 64, and 8.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $41,333, and the median income for a family was $45,329. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $23,148 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,346. About 8.1% of families and 8.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.6% of those under age 18 and 6.1% of those age 65 or over.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Kersey (Colorado) para niños

kids search engine
Kersey, Colorado Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.