Norwood, Colorado facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Norwood, Colorado
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Grand Avenue, Norwood's main street
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Location of Norwood in San Miguel County, Colorado.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | San Miguel |
| Incorporated (town) | August 20, 1903 |
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| • Type | Statutory Town |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.73 km2 (0.28 sq mi) |
| • Land | 0.73 km2 (0.28 sq mi) |
| • Water | 0.00 km2 (0.00 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 2,139 m (7,018 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 535 |
| • Density | 733/km2 (1,910/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
81423 (PO Box)
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| Area code(s) | 970 |
| FIPS code | 08-54880 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413057 |
Norwood is a small town located in San Miguel County, Colorado, in the United States. In 2020, about 535 people lived there. It's known for its beautiful rural setting.
The town got its name from Norwood, Missouri, which was the hometown of one of its first settlers. A post office has been open in Norwood since 1887, showing its long history.
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Exploring Norwood's Location
Norwood is a town with a total area of about 0.73 square kilometers (0.28 square miles), and all of it is land. This means there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Norwood: A Dark Sky Community
Because Norwood is in a rural area on a place called Wright's Mesa, it has very dark night skies. This is why it was named an "International Dark Sky Community" in 2019 by the International Dark-Sky Association. This special title means Norwood is a great place to see stars and protect the night sky from light pollution.
Norwood is one of only 32 International Dark Sky Communities in the world. Marc Catlin, who represents Norwood in the state government, helped pass a law to support these dark sky areas in Colorado.
Norwood's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 212 | — | |
| 1920 | 365 | 72.2% | |
| 1930 | 299 | −18.1% | |
| 1940 | 412 | 37.8% | |
| 1950 | 294 | −28.6% | |
| 1960 | 443 | 50.7% | |
| 1970 | 408 | −7.9% | |
| 1980 | 478 | 17.2% | |
| 1990 | 429 | −10.3% | |
| 2000 | 438 | 2.1% | |
| 2010 | 518 | 18.3% | |
| 2020 | 535 | 3.3% | |
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In 2000, there were 438 people living in Norwood. These people lived in 195 different homes, and 112 of those were families. The town had about 1,709 people per square mile.
About 27% of the homes had children under 18 living there. The average household had 2.25 people, and the average family had 2.92 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 24% of the people were under 18. About 32% were between 25 and 44 years old. The median age in Norwood was 38 years old. This means half the people were younger than 38, and half were older.
Famous People from Norwood
Norwood has been home to some interesting people:
- Robert B. Duffield (1917–2000) was a radiochemist. He was a leader at the Argonne National Laboratory, a big science research center.
- Charlie Fowler (1954–2006) was an American mountain climber, writer, and photographer. He was known for his adventures in the mountains.
Images for kids
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Norwood Town Hall
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See also
In Spanish: Norwood (Colorado) para niños
