Lynn, Colorado facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lynn, Colorado
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Looking southwest along Lynn Road in Lynn.
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Location of the Lynn CDP in Las Animas County, Colorado.
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 Lynn, Colorado
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Las Animas County |
| Government | |
| • Type | unincorporated community |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.717 sq mi (1.857 km2) |
| • Land | 0.717 sq mi (1.857 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.000 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,359 ft (1,938 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 11 |
| • Density | 15.3/sq mi (5.92/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
Aguilar 81020
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| Area code(s) | 719 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583261 |
Lynn is a very small place in Colorado, United States. It's not a city or town with its own government. Instead, it's called an unincorporated community. This means it's part of Las Animas County and is governed by the county.
Lynn is also a census-designated place (CDP). This is a special area the United States Census Bureau defines just for counting people. In 2020, only 11 people lived in Lynn. The mail for Lynn is handled by the Aguilar post office.
Where is Lynn Located?
Lynn is found in the northwestern part of Las Animas County. It's about 20 miles (32 kilometers) north of Trinidad, which is the main town and county seat.
Interstate 25, a major highway, goes right through Lynn. You can get to Lynn from Exit 34. The town of Aguilar is close by, about 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) to the southwest. If you travel north on I-25 for about 16 miles (26 kilometers), you'll reach Walsenburg.
Size of Lynn
The area of Lynn is about 1.857 square kilometers (or 0.717 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
How Many People Live in Lynn?
The United States Census Bureau counts the population of places like Lynn. They first defined Lynn as a census-designated place for the 2010 census.
Here's how the population has changed:
- In 2010, there were 12 people living in Lynn.
- In 2020, the population was 11 people.
Images for kids
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Looking southwest along Lynn Road in Lynn.
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Location of the Lynn CDP in Las Animas County, Colorado.
See also
In Spanish: Lynn (Colorado) para niños
