Lewis, Colorado facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lewis, Colorado
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Looking north along U.S. Route 491 in Lewis.
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Location of the Lewis CDP in Montezuma County, Colorado.
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 Lewis, Colorado
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Montezuma County |
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| • Type | unincorporated town |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.110 sq mi (8.056 km2) |
| • Land | 3.110 sq mi (8.056 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.000 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,729 ft (2,051 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 302 |
| • Density | 97/sq mi (37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
81327
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| Area code(s) | 970 |
| GNIS feature | Lewis CDP |
Lewis is a small community in Montezuma County, Colorado, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated town, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's governed by the county.
Lewis is also a census-designated place (CDP). This is a special area that the United States Census Bureau defines just for counting people. It helps them gather information about places that aren't officially cities or towns.
Lewis has its own post office with the ZIP code 81327. In 2010, the population of the Lewis CDP was 302 people. If you include nearby areas that share the same ZIP code, the population was 639.
Where is Lewis Located?
Lewis is found in the state of Colorado. It is located at coordinates 37 degrees, 30 minutes, 3 seconds North and 108 degrees, 40 minutes, 6 seconds West. This means it's in the western part of Colorado.
How Many People Live in Lewis?
The United States Census Bureau counts how many people live in different areas every ten years. They first counted Lewis as a special area (CDP) for the 2010 United States Census.
| Lewis CDP, Colorado | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 2010 | 302 | — |
| 2020 | — | |
| Source: United States Census Bureau | ||
See also
In Spanish: Lewis (Colorado) para niños
