Trail Side, Colorado facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Trail Side, Colorado
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One of the entrances to the Trail Side subdivision — at Trailside Drive and County Road R
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Location of the Trail Side CDP in Morgan County, Colorado.
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 Trail Side, Colorado
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Morgan County |
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| • Type | unincorporated community |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.717 sq mi (1.856 km2) |
| • Land | 0.717 sq mi (1.856 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.000 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,354 ft (1,327 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 157 |
| • Density | 219.1/sq mi (84.59/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
Fort Morgan 80701
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| Area code(s) | 970 |
| GNIS feature | Trail Side CDP |
Trail Side is a small community in Morgan County, Colorado, United States. It is not an official town or city. Instead, it is called an unincorporated community. This means it does not have its own local government. The county government of Morgan County helps manage the area.
Trail Side is also known as a census-designated place (CDP). This is a special area defined by the United States Census Bureau. They do this to collect information about people living there. In 2020, about 157 people lived in Trail Side. The mail for Trail Side comes from the Fort Morgan post office. Its ZIP Code is 80701.
About Trail Side
Trail Side is located in the state of Colorado. It is part of Morgan County. This community is found within the Fort Morgan, CO Micropolitan Statistical Area. This area includes Fort Morgan and nearby places.
How Big is Trail Side?
Trail Side covers an area of about 1.86 square kilometers (or 0.72 square miles). This entire area is land. There are no large lakes or rivers within its borders.
Who Lives in Trail Side?
The United States Census Bureau counts how many people live in different areas. This count is called a census. The first time Trail Side was counted as a CDP was for the 2010 census.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 2010 | 59 | — |
| 2020 | 157 | +166.1% |
| Source: United States Census Bureau | ||
As you can see from the table, the number of people living in Trail Side has grown. In 2010, there were 59 residents. By 2020, the population had increased to 157 people.
