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Olney Springs, Colorado
Town hall and welcome sign (2017)
Town hall and welcome sign (2017)
Location within Crowley County and Colorado
Location within Crowley County and Colorado
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)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 315
 • Density 1,313/sq mi (508/km2)
Time zone UTC−7 (MST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−6 (MDT)
ZIP Code
81062
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.

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:

Historical population
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%
U.S. Decennial Census

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