Sterling Ranch, Colorado facts for kids
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Sterling Ranch, Colorado
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Sterling Ranch
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 Sterling Ranch, Colorado
Location in Colorado
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Douglas County |
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| • Type | unincorporated community |
| Area | |
| • Total | 14.320 km2 (5.529 sq mi) |
| • Land | 14.320 km2 (5.529 sq mi) |
| • Water | 0.000 km2 (0 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,740 m (5,709 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,789 |
| • Density | 124.93/km2 (323.57/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
Littleton 80125
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| Area codes | 303 & 720 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2805917 |
Sterling Ranch is a new community in Colorado, United States. It is located in Douglas County. This area is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a place that the government counts as a community for statistics.
In 2020, about 1,789 people lived in Sterling Ranch. The community is part of the larger Denver–Aurora–Lakewood, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area. Douglas County helps manage the area. A local board, the Sterling Ranch Community Authority Board, provides services to residents. The Littleton post office serves this area.
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Building a New Community
Construction of Sterling Ranch started in early 2016. Eight different home builders offered houses for sale. This development covers a large area of 3,400 acres. The plan is for it to eventually be home to 33,000 people.
The community is expected to take about 20 years to fully build. It will have nine different villages. There will also be a main town center.
Outdoor Fun and Nature
Sterling Ranch will have many outdoor spaces. There will be 30 miles of trails inside the community. These trails will connect to nearby Chatfield State Park and Roxborough State Park. The community will also have three regional parks.
Almost 40 percent of Sterling Ranch will remain open space. This includes two special areas for wildlife to move freely.
Providence Village
Providence Village is the first of the nine planned villages. It has almost 800 homes. This village also includes a recreation center, a church, a school, a civic center, and several parks for everyone to enjoy.
Where is Sterling Ranch Located?
The Sterling Ranch CDP covers an area of about 14.320 square kilometers. All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Sterling Ranch?
The United States Census Bureau counts the population of Sterling Ranch. In 2020, the population was 1,789 people.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 2020 | 1,789 | — |
| Source: United States Census Bureau | ||
Learning in Sterling Ranch
Students in Sterling Ranch attend schools managed by the Douglas County School District RE-1.
Water for the Community
The Dominion Water and Sanitation District provides water to Sterling Ranch. This district built a water system. It also has a water treatment facility right in Sterling Ranch.
Technology in Every Home
Sterling Ranch is known as Colorado’s first "1 Gig community." This means that every home in the community has super-fast internet. Fiber optic lines run directly to each house.
