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Laird, Colorado
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Location of the Laird CDP in Yuma County, Colorado.
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 Laird, Colorado
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Yuma County |
| Government | |
| • Type | unincorporated town |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.150 sq mi (0.389 km2) |
| • Land | 0.150 sq mi (0.389 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.000 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,402 ft (1,037 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 46 |
| • Density | 306/sq mi (118.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
80758
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| Area code(s) | 970 |
| GNIS feature | Laird CDP |
Laird is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP) located in and governed by Yuma County, Colorado, United States. The population of the Laird CDP was 46 at the United States Census 2020. The Wray post office (Zip Code 80758) serves Laird postal addresses. Laird has the lowest elevation of any community in Colorado at 3,402 feet (1,037 m).
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Etymology
Laird has the name of James Laird, a Nebraska legislator. "Laird" is the Scots language word for a "lord".
History
The Laird post office began operation in 1887.
Geography
The Laird CDP has an area of 96 acres (0.389 km2), all land.
Demographics
The United States Census Bureau initially defined the Laird CDP for the United States Census 2010.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 2010 | 47 | — |
| 2020 | 46 | −2.1% |
| Source: United States Census Bureau | ||
See also
In Spanish: Laird (Colorado) para niños
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