Shaw Heights, Colorado facts for kids
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Shaw Heights, Colorado
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Location of the Shaw Heights CDP in Adams County, Colorado.
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 Shaw Heights, Colorado
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Adams County |
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| • Type | unincorporated community |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.701 sq mi (1.816 km2) |
| • Land | 0.700 sq mi (1.814 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0008 sq mi (0.002 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,512 ft (1,680 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 5,185 |
| • Density | 7,394.9/sq mi (2,855.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
Westminster 80031
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| Area codes | 303 & 720 |
| GNIS feature | Shaw Heights CDP |
Shaw Heights is a community in Colorado, United States. It is not a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it is governed by the larger Adams County.
Shaw Heights is also a "census-designated place" (CDP). The United States Census Bureau defines CDPs to collect population data. This helps them count how many people live in an area. Shaw Heights is part of the larger Denver metropolitan area. The Westminster post office serves the people living here.
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Shaw Heights: A Community in Colorado
Shaw Heights is located in Adams County, Colorado. It is a community where people live and work. Being part of the Denver area means it is connected to a larger network of cities and towns.
Where is Shaw Heights?
Shaw Heights covers a small area of land. It is about 1.816 square kilometers (or 448.7 acres). A very tiny part of this area is water, only about 0.002 square kilometers. This community is nestled within Adams County.
How Many People Live Here?
The United States Census Bureau counts the number of people living in places like Shaw Heights. In 2010, the population of Shaw Heights was 5,116 people. By the 2020 census, the population had grown slightly to 5,185 people.
| Shaw Heights CDP, Colorado | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 2010 | 5,116 | — |
| 2020 | 5,185 | +1.3% |
| Source: United States Census Bureau | ||
Learning in Shaw Heights
Students in Shaw Heights attend schools managed by Westminster Public Schools. One of the schools in the area is Shaw Heights Middle School. This school helps educate the young people of the community.
See also
In Spanish: Shaw Heights (Colorado) para niños
