Routt County, Colorado facts for kids
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Routt County
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Entering Routt County from the west on U.S. Route 40
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Location within the U.S. state of Colorado
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| Founded | January 29, 1877 |
| Named for | John Long Routt |
| Seat | Steamboat Springs |
| Largest city | Steamboat Springs |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,368 sq mi (6,130 km2) |
| • Land | 2,362 sq mi (6,120 km2) |
| • Water | 6.1 sq mi (16 km2) 0.3%% |
| Population
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| • Total | 24,829 |
| • Density | 11/sq mi (4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (Mountain) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Congressional district | 2nd |
Routt County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. As of the 2020 census, the population was 24,829. The county seat is Steamboat Springs. Routt County comprises the Steamboat Springs, CO Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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History
Placer gold was found near Hahns Peak in 1864 as part of the Colorado Gold Rush.
Routt County was created out of the western portion of Grand County on January 29, 1877. It was named in honor of John Long Routt, the last territorial and first state governor of Colorado. The western portion of Routt County was split off to form Moffat County on February 27, 1911.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,368 square miles (6,130 km2), of which 2,362 square miles (6,120 km2) is land and 6.1 square miles (16 km2) (0.3%) is water.
Adjacent counties
- Carbon County, Wyoming - north
- Jackson County - east
- Grand County - southeast
- Eagle County - south
- Garfield County - south-southwest
- Rio Blanco County - southwest
- Moffat County - west
Major highways
U.S. Highway 40
State Highway 131
State Highway 134
National protected areas
- Mount Zirkel Wilderness
- Routt National Forest
- Sarvis Creek Wilderness
- White River National Forest
State protected areas
Trails and byways
- Continental Divide National Scenic Trail
- Fish Creek Falls National Recreation Trail
- Flat Tops Trail Scenic Byway
- Great Parks Bicycle Route
- Swamp Park National Recreation Trail
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 140 | — | |
| 1890 | 2,369 | 1,592.1% | |
| 1900 | 3,661 | 54.5% | |
| 1910 | 7,561 | 106.5% | |
| 1920 | 8,948 | 18.3% | |
| 1930 | 9,352 | 4.5% | |
| 1940 | 10,525 | 12.5% | |
| 1950 | 8,940 | −15.1% | |
| 1960 | 5,900 | −34.0% | |
| 1970 | 6,592 | 11.7% | |
| 1980 | 13,404 | 103.3% | |
| 1990 | 14,088 | 5.1% | |
| 2000 | 19,690 | 39.8% | |
| 2010 | 23,509 | 19.4% | |
| 2020 | 24,829 | 5.6% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 25,064 | 6.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1960 1900-1990 1990-2000 2010-2020 |
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At the 2000 census there were 19,690 people, 7,953 households, and 4,779 families living in the county. The population density was 8 people per square mile (3.1 people/km2). There were 11,217 housing units at an average density of 5 units per square mile (1.9 units/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 96.90% White, 0.13% Black or African American, 0.49% Native American, 0.39% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 0.73% from other races, and 1.28% from two or more races. 3.22% of the population were Hispanic Latino of any race. Of the 7,953 households 31.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.60% were married couples living together, 5.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.90% were non-families. 24.40% of households were one person and 3.70% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.92.
The age distribution was 22.60% under the age of 18, 10.10% from 18 to 24, 36.50% from 25 to 44, 25.70% from 45 to 64, and 5.00% 65 or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 116.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 119.40 males.
The median household income was $53,612 and the median family income was $61,927. Males had a median income of $36,997 versus $26,576 for females. The per capita income for the county was $28,792. About 2.80% of families and 6.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.20% of those under age 18 and 7.70% of those age 65 or over.
Education
Routt County is home to three public school districts:
- Hayden School District RE-1, serving Hayden
- Steamboat Springs School District RE-2, serving Steamboat Springs
- South Routt School District RE-3, serving Oak Creek and Yampa
The county is also home to Steamboat Mountain School in Steamboat Springs and North Routt Community Charter School in Clark.
Routt County is also home to the Steamboat Springs campus of Colorado Mountain College. CMC Steamboat is the only college in the United States that offers a degree in Ski & Snowboard Business, which focuses on the retail, manufacturing, and marketing of snowsports.
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See also
In Spanish: Condado de Routt para niños
