Leyner, Colorado facts for kids
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Leyner, Colorado
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Location of the Leyner CDP in Boulder County, Colorado
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 Leyner, Colorado
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Boulder County |
| Government | |
| • Type | unincorporated community |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.612 km2 (0.236 sq mi) |
| • Land | 0.506 km2 (0.195 sq mi) |
| • Water | 0.106 km2 (0.041 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,534 m (5,033 ft) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 40 |
| • Density | 65/km2 (169/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
Lafayette 80026
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| Area codes | 303 & 720 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583260 |
Leyner is a small place in Boulder County, Colorado, United States. It is not a city or town with its own government. Instead, it is called an unincorporated community. It is also a census-designated place (CDP). This means the United States Census Bureau counts its population. Leyner is part of the larger Boulder, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area. In 2020, only 40 people lived in Leyner. The local post office that serves Leyner is in Lafayette, and its ZIP Code is 80026.
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Where is Leyner Located?
Leyner is in the eastern part of Boulder County. It sits along the west side of U.S. Route 287. This road is a main highway that runs through the area. Leyner is about 4 miles (6.4 kilometers) north of Lafayette. The Boulder Creek flows along the northern edge of Leyner.
Size of the Area
The total area of Leyner is about 0.612 square kilometers (0.236 square miles). A small part of this area, about 0.106 square kilometers (0.041 square miles), is water.
Leyner's History
Leyner has a connection to the history of railroads in Colorado. A train track was built through the Leyner area in the early 1870s. This track connected the cities of Boulder and Brighton. The Denver & Boulder Valley Railroad built this line.
Railroad Ownership Changes
Later, in 1898, the Union Pacific Railroad took over the Denver & Boulder Valley Railroad. Leyner did not appear on maps until 1951. It was next to a "siding," which is a short track where trains can wait or pass each other. This suggests that Leyner might have been a train station at some point.
Modern Rail Line Use
Since 2009, the rail line has been owned by the Regional Transportation District. This district helps with public transportation in the Denver metropolitan area.
Who Lives in Leyner?
The United States Census Bureau counts the number of people living in places like Leyner. They first defined Leyner as a CDP for the United States Census 2010.
Population Changes Over Time
The population of Leyner has been counted in recent years:
- In 2010, there were 29 people living in Leyner.
- In 2020, the population grew slightly to 40 people.
See also
- In Spanish: Leyner para niños
