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Ramah, Colorado
Entering Ramah on Commercial Street.
Entering Ramah on Commercial Street.
Location of Ramah in El Paso County, Colorado.
Location of Ramah in El Paso County, Colorado.
Country  United States
State  Colorado
County El Paso
Incorporated (town) July 18, 1927
Government
 • Type Statutory Town
Area
 • Total 0.25 sq mi (0.64 km2)
 • Land 0.25 sq mi (0.64 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
6,099 ft (1,859 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 111
 • Density 444/sq mi (173.4/km2)
Time zone UTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
80832
Area code(s) 719
FIPS code 08-62660
GNIS feature ID 2412523

Ramah is a small town in El Paso County, Colorado, United States. In 2020, about 111 people lived there. Some people believe the town's name comes from India.

History of Ramah

Ramah's story began in a nearby place called Old Zounds. This spot was about 27 miles southeast of Kiowa. Old Zounds even had a post office, known as O.Z., until at least 1881.

From Old Zounds to Ramah

The post office from Old Zounds moved to Ramah in 1889. Ramah started as a busy town for the Rock Island Railroad in the late 1800s. The town officially became a "Statutory Town" on July 18, 1927.

Ramah's Railroad Days

At its busiest, Ramah was home to hundreds of people. The railroad was very important because it connected Ramah to Colorado Springs, which is about 40 miles southwest.

Changes Over Time

By the mid-1900s, the railroad stopped running. This was a big challenge for Ramah, as the railroad was its main link to other places. Even though the town became smaller, Ramah still exists today. Ranching is now the most important part of its economy.

Geography of Ramah

Ramah is a small town in terms of its size. It covers about 0.2 square miles (or 0.64 square kilometers). All of this area is land; there are no lakes or rivers within the town limits.

Population and People

The word "demographics" helps us understand the population of a place. It looks at how many people live there and how that number changes over time.

Ramah's Population Changes

The population of Ramah has changed quite a bit over the years. Here's a look at how many people have lived in Ramah during different U.S. Decennial Census counts:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1930 171
1940 186 8.8%
1950 142 −23.7%
1960 109 −23.2%
1970 101 −7.3%
1980 119 17.8%
1990 94 −21.0%
2000 117 24.5%
2010 123 5.1%
2020 111 −9.8%
U.S. Decennial Census
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