Mountain Meadows, Colorado facts for kids
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Mountain Meadows, Colorado
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Location of the Mountain Meadows CDP in Boulder County, Colorado.
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 Mountain Meadows, Colorado
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Boulder County |
| Government | |
| • Type | unincorporated community |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.462 km2 (1.723 sq mi) |
| • Land | 4.462 km2 (1.723 sq mi) |
| • Water | 0.000 km2 (0 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 2,270 m (7,448 ft) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 237 |
| • Density | 53.12/km2 (137.57/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 | 2583269 |
Mountain Meadows is a small community in Boulder County, Colorado, United States. It is known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). A CDP is a special area that the government tracks for population and other information. It does not have its own city government.
Mountain Meadows is part of the larger Boulder metropolitan area. In 2020, about 237 people lived there. The local mail for Mountain Meadows comes from the Boulder post office, which uses ZIP Code 80302.
Where is Mountain Meadows?
Mountain Meadows is nestled in the hills west of Boulder, Colorado. It is located in the southern part of Boulder County.
You can usually get there by taking Sugarloaf Road. This road connects to Boulder Canyon Drive, which is also known as Colorado State Highway 119.
Nearby communities include Crisman to the northeast. To the southwest, you will find Sugarloaf.
The total area of Mountain Meadows is about 4.462 square kilometers (or 1.723 square miles). This entire area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its boundaries.
How Many People Live Here?
The United States Census Bureau first officially counted Mountain Meadows as a CDP for the United States Census 2010. A census is like a big survey that the government does every ten years. It helps them count how many people live in different places.
Here is how the population of Mountain Meadows has changed:
| Mountain Meadows CDP, Colorado | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 2010 | 274 | — |
| 2020 | 237 | −13.5% |
| Source: United States Census Bureau | ||
See also
In Spanish: Mountain Meadows (Colorado) para niños
