Sawpit, Colorado facts for kids
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Sawpit, Colorado
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Sawpit Mercantile in Sawpit
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Location of Sawpit in San Miguel County, Colorado.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  State of Colorado |
| County | San Miguel County |
| Incorporated | 1896 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Statutory Town |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| • Land | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 7,563 ft (2,305 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 38 |
| • Density | 1,270/sq mi (480/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP codes |
81430, 81435
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| Area code(s) | 970 |
| FIPS code | 08-68655 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413263 |
Sawpit is a small town located in San Miguel County, Colorado, United States. It is known as a Statutory Town, which means it follows specific rules set by the state of Colorado.
In 2020, the town had a population of 38 people. This makes Sawpit one of the smallest towns in Colorado. The mail for Sawpit is handled by the Telluride Post Office, using the ZIP Code 81435.
Where is Sawpit?
Sawpit is a very small place. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers an area of about 0.08 square kilometers (or 0.031 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
How Many People Live in Sawpit?
The number of people living in Sawpit has changed a lot over the years. Here's a look at its population history:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 94 | — | |
| 1910 | 121 | 28.7% | |
| 1960 | 30 | — | |
| 1970 | 26 | −13.3% | |
| 1980 | 41 | 57.7% | |
| 1990 | 36 | −12.2% | |
| 2000 | 25 | −30.6% | |
| 2010 | 40 | 60.0% | |
| 2020 | 38 | −5.0% | |
- In 1900, there were 94 people.
- The population grew to 121 by 1910.
- By 1960, it had dropped to just 30 people.
- It went down even more to 26 in 1970.
- Then it went up to 41 in 1980.
- In 2000, it was at its lowest, with only 25 residents.
- By 2010, the population increased to 40.
- In the most recent count in 2020, 38 people lived in Sawpit.
This shows that Sawpit has always been a very small community, with its population changing over time.
See also
In Spanish: Sawpit para niños
