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Kirk, Colorado
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The Kirk post office in February 2017.
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Location of the Kirk CDP in Yuma County, Colorado.
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 Kirk, Colorado
Location in the United States
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| 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)
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| • Total | 61 |
| • Density | 14.87/sq mi (5.74/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
80824
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| Area code(s) | 970 |
| GNIS feature | Kirk CDP |
Kirk is an unincorporated town, a post office, and a census-designated place (CDP) located in and governed by Yuma County, Colorado, United States. The Kirk post office has the ZIP Code 80824. At the United States Census 2020, the population of the Kirk CDP was 61.
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Etymology
"Kirk" is the Scots language word for "church".
Description
Kirk is home to a grain elevator, meat processing plant, bank, grocery, feed and supply store and the post office.
History
The Kirk post office has been in operation since 1887, with an original name of Kim. The community was established by A. Newkirk, and named for him.
Geography
The Kirk CDP has an area of 2,625 acres (10.622 km2), all land.
Demographics
The United States Census Bureau initially defined the Kirk CDP for the United States Census 2010.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 2010 | 59 | — |
| 2020 | 61 | +3.4% |
| Source: United States Census Bureau | ||
See also
In Spanish: Kirk (Colorado) para niños
