Vernon, Colorado facts for kids
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Vernon, Colorado
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Location of the Vernon CDP in Yuma County, Colorado.
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 Vernon, Colorado
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Yuma County |
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| • Type | unincorporated town |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.133 sq mi (2.934 km2) |
| • Land | 1.132 sq mi (2.933 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0002 sq mi (0.0006 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,881 ft (1,183 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 38 |
| • Density | 33.5/sq mi (12.95/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
80755
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| Area code(s) | 970 |
| GNIS feature | Vernon CDP |
Vernon is a small community located in Yuma County, Colorado, United States. It is considered an "unincorporated town," which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city does. Vernon also has its own post office and is part of a special area called a census-designated place (CDP).
A CDP is a place that the United States Census Bureau defines for counting people. It helps them collect information about areas that aren't officially cities or towns. In 2020, the total population of the Vernon CDP was 38 people. The specific number of people living just in the small town part wasn't recorded.
Vernon's Story
The post office in Vernon has been open for a very long time, since 1892. The community got its name from a local minister named Vernon.
The Vernon CDP, which is the area defined for census purposes, was first set up in 2010. This was done by the United States Census Bureau to help them organize their population counts.
Where is Vernon?
The Vernon CDP covers an area of about 2.934 square kilometers (which is about 725 acres). Most of this area is land, with a very small amount of water (only about 0.0006 square kilometers or 0.15 acres).
Who Lives in Vernon?
The United States Census Bureau first officially defined the Vernon CDP for the United States Census 2010. A census is like a big count of all the people living in a country.
Here's how the population of the Vernon CDP has changed over time:
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 2010 | 29 | — |
| 2020 | 38 | +31.0% |
| Source: United States Census Bureau | ||
See also
In Spanish: Vernon (Colorado) para niños
