Kirk, Colorado facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Kirk, Colorado
Census Designated Place
The Kirk post office in February 2017.
Location of the Kirk CDP in Yuma County, Colorado.
Kirk, Colorado Location in the United States
Country	United States
State	Colorado
County	Yuma County
Government
• Type	unincorporated town
Area
• Total	4.101 sq mi (10.622 km2)
• Land	4.101 sq mi (10.622 km2)
• Water	0 sq mi (0.000 km2)
Elevation	4,203 ft (1,281 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	61
• Density	14.87/sq mi (5.74/km2)
Time zone	UTC-7 (MST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP Code	80824
Area code(s)	970
GNIS feature	Kirk CDP

Kirk is a small community in Yuma County, Colorado, United States. It is known as an unincorporated town. This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It is also a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a recognized area for counting people. The Kirk post office uses the ZIP Code 80824. In 2020, about 61 people lived in Kirk.

What's in a Name? The Meaning of 'Kirk'

The name "Kirk" comes from an old Scottish word. It simply means "church".

What You'll Find in Kirk

Even though it's a small place, Kirk has some important services. You can find a large building for storing grain (a grain elevator) here. There's also a place that processes meat, a bank, and a grocery store. You can also find a feed and supply store and the local post office.

A Look at Kirk's History

The Kirk post office has been open for a very long time. It started operating way back in 1887. When it first opened, it had a different name: Kim. The community was started by a person named A. Newkirk. The town was later named after him.

Where is Kirk Located?

The Kirk CDP covers an area of about 10.622 square kilometers. That's about 4.1 square miles. All of this area is land, with no water.

How Many People Live in Kirk?

The United States Census Bureau first officially counted Kirk as a CDP for the 2010 census.

See also

In Spanish: Kirk (Colorado) para niños