Paragon Estates, Colorado facts for kids
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Paragon Estates, Colorado
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Location of the Paragon Estates CDP in Boulder County, Colorado
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 Paragon Estates, Colorado
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Boulder County |
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| • Type | unincorporated community |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.361 km2 (1.684 sq mi) |
| • Land | 4.341 km2 (1.676 sq mi) |
| • Water | 0.020 km2 (0.008 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,660 m (5,440 ft) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 975 |
| • Density | 223.57/km2 (579.1/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
Boulder 80303
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| Area codes | 303 & 720 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583275 |
Paragon Estates is a small community located in Boulder County, Colorado, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community" because it does not have its own city government. Instead, it is governed by Boulder County.
It is also called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means the United States Census Bureau counts its population separately for official records. Paragon Estates is part of the larger Boulder metropolitan area. The local post office in Boulder (ZIP Code 80303) serves the area.
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Where is Paragon Estates?
Paragon Estates is located in the southeastern part of Boulder County. It sits on the northwest edge of a town called Louisville. It is also about 6 miles (10 kilometers) southeast of the city of Boulder.
A major road, U.S. Highway 36, also known as the Denver–Boulder Turnpike, runs along the southwest side of the community.
Size of the Area
The total area of Paragon Estates is about 4.36 square kilometers (1.68 square miles). Most of this area is land, but a small part, about 0.02 square kilometers (0.0077 square miles), is water.
How Many People Live Here?
The United States Census Bureau keeps track of how many people live in different places. They first counted Paragon Estates as a separate area for the United States Census 2010.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Paragon Estates has changed a little over the years.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 2010 | 928 | — |
| 2020 | 975 | +5.1% |
| Source: United States Census Bureau | ||
In 2010, there were 928 people living in Paragon Estates. By 2020, the population had grown slightly to 975 people. This information helps us understand how communities grow and change.
See also
In Spanish: Paragon Estates para niños
