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Lazy Acres, Colorado
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Location of the Lazy Acres CDP in Boulder County, Colorado
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 Lazy Acres, Colorado
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Boulder County |
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| • Type | unincorporated community |
| Area | |
| • Total | 13.704 km2 (5.291 sq mi) |
| • Land | 13.700 km2 (5.290 sq mi) |
| • Water | 0.004 km2 (0.002 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 2,067 m (6,782 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 957 |
| • Density | 69.83/km2 (180.87/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
Boulder 80302
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| Area codes | 303 & 720 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583258 |
Lazy Acres is a small community in Boulder County, Colorado, United States. It is called an "unincorporated community" because it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's managed by Boulder County. It's also known as a "census-designated place" (CDP), which means the United States Census Bureau defines it for counting people.
Lazy Acres is part of the larger Boulder, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area. In 2020, about 957 people lived there. The area uses the Boulder post office with the Zip Code 80302.
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Geography of Lazy Acres
Lazy Acres is located in the middle of Boulder County. It sits in the Front Range, which is a part of the Southern Rocky Mountains. The community is on a ridge, or a long, narrow hill, northwest of the city of Boulder.
Area and Water Features
The total area of Lazy Acres is about 13.7 square kilometers. This is roughly 5.3 square miles. Most of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.004 square kilometers (or 1 acre), is water.
Population and Demographics
The United States Census Bureau collects information about people living in the U.S. This count is called a census. The first time Lazy Acres was defined as a census-designated place was for the United States Census 2010.
Population Changes Over Time
The population of Lazy Acres has been counted in recent years. Here's how it has changed:
- In 2010, the population was 920 people.
- In 2020, the population grew slightly to 957 people.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 2010 | 920 | — |
| 2020 | 957 | +4.0% |
| Source: United States Census Bureau | ||
See also
- In Spanish: Lazy Acres (Colorado) para niños
