Laird, Colorado facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Laird, Colorado
Census Designated Place
Location of the Laird CDP in Yuma County, Colorado.
Laird, Colorado Location in the United States
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  (2020)
• Total	46
• Density	306/sq mi (118.3/km2)
Time zone	UTC-7 (MST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP Code	80758
Area code(s)	970
GNIS feature	Laird CDP

Laird is a small community in Yuma County, Colorado, United States. It's an unincorporated town, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city does. It's also a census-designated place (CDP). This means the United States Census Bureau defines it for counting people.

In 2020, about 46 people lived in Laird. The Wray post office handles mail for Laird, using Zip Code 80758. Laird is special because it has the lowest elevation of any community in Colorado, at about 3,402 feet (1,037 meters) above sea level.

What's in a Name?

The name "Laird" comes from James Laird, who was a politician from Nebraska. The word "Laird" itself is from the Scots language. It means "lord," like a noble or a landowner.

A Look Back in Time

The post office in Laird started operating a long time ago, in 1887. This shows that people have been living and sending mail in the area for over a century.

Where is Laird Located?

Laird is a very small place. It covers an area of about 0.389 square kilometers (or about 96 acres). All of this area is land; there are no lakes or large rivers within the community itself.

How Many People Live Here?

The United States Census Bureau first officially defined Laird as a census-designated place for the United States Census 2010. This helps them count the population accurately.

Here's how the population has changed:

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