Ramah, Colorado facts for kids
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Ramah, Colorado
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Entering Ramah on Commercial Street.
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Location of Ramah in El Paso County, Colorado.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | El Paso |
| Incorporated (town) | July 18, 1927 |
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| • 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
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| • Total | 111 |
| • Density | 444/sq mi (173.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
80832
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| 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.
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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:
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| 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% | |
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