Olney Springs, Colorado facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Olney Springs, Colorado
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Town hall and welcome sign (2017)
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Location within Crowley County and Colorado
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| Country | United States |
| State | Colorado |
| County | Crowley |
| Incorporated | May 27, 1912 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.24 sq mi (0.62 km2) |
| • Land | 0.24 sq mi (0.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,383 ft (1,336 m) |
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| • Total | 315 |
| • Density | 1,313/sq mi (508/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
81062
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| Area code | 719 |
| FIPS code | 08-55705 |
| GNIS ID | 195368 |
Olney Springs is a small statutory town located in Crowley County, Colorado, United States. A "statutory town" means it follows specific rules set by the state of Colorado. In 2020, the town had a population of 315 people.
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History of Olney Springs
The town of Olney Springs got its name from a railroad official named Mr. Olney. A post office was opened in the area in 1909, which helped the community grow. Olney Springs was officially recognized and set up as an incorporated town on May 27, 1912.
Geography of Olney Springs
Olney Springs is located in the southwestern part of Crowley County, Colorado. The town is about 11 miles (18 km) west of Ordway, which is the main town and county seat of Crowley County. If you travel west from Olney Springs on Colorado State Highway 96, you will reach the city of Pueblo in about 38 miles (61 km).
According to the United States Census Bureau, Olney Springs covers a total area of about 0.2 square miles (0.62 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the town limits.
Population and Demographics
The word "demographics" refers to the facts about a population, like how many people live somewhere and how that number changes over time. Here's how the population of Olney Springs has changed over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 240 | — | |
| 1930 | 228 | −5.0% | |
| 1940 | 260 | 14.0% | |
| 1950 | 279 | 7.3% | |
| 1960 | 263 | −5.7% | |
| 1970 | 264 | 0.4% | |
| 1980 | 253 | −4.2% | |
| 1990 | 340 | 34.4% | |
| 2000 | 389 | 14.4% | |
| 2010 | 345 | −11.3% | |
| 2020 | 315 | −8.7% | |
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Images for kids
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Olney Springs photographed from above in 1937 by the Soil Conservation Service.
See also
In Spanish: Olney Springs para niños
