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Mulford, Colorado
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Location of the Mulford CDP in Garfield County, Colorado.
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 Mulford, Colorado
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Garfield County |
| Government | |
| • Type | unincorporated community |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.668 sq mi (1.731 km2) |
| • Land | 0.668 sq mi (1.731 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.000 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,237 ft (1,901 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 259 |
| • Density | 387.5/sq mi (149.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
Carbondale 81623
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| Area code(s) | 970 |
| GNIS feature | 2583270 |
Mulford is a small community in Colorado, United States. It is located in Garfield County. Mulford is known as a Census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population surveys, even though it doesn't have its own city government.
In 2020, about 259 people lived in Mulford. The local post office that serves Mulford is in Carbondale.
Where is Mulford Located?
Mulford is found in the southeastern part of Garfield County. It sits in the beautiful Roaring Fork River valley. To its east, you'll find the community of Catherine.
Colorado State Highway 82 runs along the northern edge of Mulford. This highway can take you about 14 miles (23 km) northwest to Glenwood Springs. Glenwood Springs is the main town, or county seat, of Garfield County. If you go southeast on the highway, you'll reach Aspen, which is about 27 miles (43 km) away. The town of Carbondale is just 3 miles (5 km) to the west.
Mulford covers an area of about 1.731 square kilometers (0.668 square miles). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live in Mulford?
The number of people living in Mulford has changed over time. The United States Census Bureau counts the population every ten years.
| Mulford CDP, Colorado | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 2010 | 174 | — |
| 2020 | 259 | +48.9% |
| Source: United States Census Bureau | ||
The Mulford CDP was first officially counted for the United States Census 2010. In 2010, there were 174 people. By 2020, the population had grown to 259 people.
See also
Learn more about Mulford in Spanish: Mulford (Colorado) para niños
