Lochbuie, Colorado facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Town of Lochbuie, Colorado
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The Lochbuie Administration Building.
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Location of Lochbuie in Adams County and Weld County, Colorado.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  State of Colorado |
| Counties | Weld County Adams County |
| Incorporated | May 1974 |
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| • Type | Statutory Town |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.71 sq mi (9.60 km2) |
| • Land | 3.69 sq mi (9.54 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,020 ft (1,530 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 8,088 |
| • Density | 2,180.1/sq mi (842.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
80603
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| Area code(s) | Both 303 and 720 |
| FIPS code | 08-45530 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1669461 |
| Website | Town of Lochbuie |
The Town of Lochbuie (pronounced "lok-BOO-ee") is a town in Colorado, USA. It is located in both Weld and Adams counties. In 2020, about 8,088 people lived there.
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Exploring Lochbuie's Location
Lochbuie is found at a specific point on the map: 40 degrees north and 104 degrees west. This helps us pinpoint its exact spot in Colorado.
How Big is Lochbuie?
The town covers a total area of about 3.5 square kilometers (1.4 square miles). Most of this area is land, about 3.5 square kilometers (1.3 square miles). A small part, about 0.1 square kilometers (0.04 square miles), is water.
A Brief History of Lochbuie
Lochbuie started in the 1960s. It was first a mobile home park called Spacious Living. People also knew it as Space City.
When Did Lochbuie Become a Town?
The area officially became a town in May 1974. It was named Lochbuie after a place in Scotland called Lochbuie, Mull.
Lochbuie's Growing Population
The number of people living in Lochbuie has grown quite a bit over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has changed:
- 1980: 895 people
- 1990: 1,168 people
- 2000: 2,049 people
- 2010: 4,726 people
- 2020: 8,088 people
