Wiggins, Colorado facts for kids
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Wiggins, Colorado
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| Town of Wiggins | |
The Wiggins Municipal Building
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Location in Morgan County, Colorado
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 Wiggins, Colorado
Location in Colorado
Wiggins, Colorado
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Morgan County |
| Established | 1882 |
| Incorporated | October 11, 1974 |
| Named for | Oliver P. Wiggins |
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| • Type | Statutory town |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.33 sq mi (3.44 km2) |
| • Land | 1.32 sq mi (3.43 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,554 ft (1,388 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,401 |
| • Density | 1,059.0/sq mi (408.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
80654
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| Area code(s) | 970 |
| FIPS code | 08-84770 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0204698 |
Wiggins is a small town in Morgan 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, about 1,401 people lived in Wiggins. This was a big jump from 2010, when the population was 893.
The town started in 1882 as a railroad stop called "Corona." Around 1900, its name changed to Wiggins. This was to honor Oliver P. Wiggins. He was a guide and scout who helped Captain John C. Frémont explore northern Colorado in the 1840s. Oliver P. Wiggins also traveled with Kit Carson for 12 years on his adventures.
Geography of Wiggins
Wiggins is located in the western part of Morgan County. It sits just south of Interstate 76. This highway goes east about 15 miles to Fort Morgan, which is the main town of the county. If you go southwest on I-76 for about 64 miles, you will reach Denver.
U.S. Route 34 also starts near Wiggins, just north of I-76. This route heads northwest about 38 miles to Greeley.
The town of Wiggins covers about 1.3 square miles of land. Only a tiny part, about 0.30%, is water.
Who Lives in Wiggins?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 531 | — | |
| 1990 | 499 | −6.0% | |
| 2000 | 838 | 67.9% | |
| 2010 | 893 | 6.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,401 | 56.9% | |
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The population of Wiggins has grown over the years. In 2000, there were 838 people living in the town. By 2020, this number had increased to 1,401.
In 2000, about 82% of the people in Wiggins were White. About 1% were African American, and 2% were Native American. Around 13% were from other races. About 25% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many families live in Wiggins. In 2000, over 46% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about three people.
The town has a mix of ages. In 2000, about 37% of the population was under 18 years old. The average age in Wiggins was 30 years old.
Education in Wiggins
Wiggins has its own school district, called Wiggins RE-50J. This district serves students from elementary school through high school.
The schools in Wiggins include:
- Wiggins Elementary School
- Wiggins Middle School
- Wiggins High School
See also
In Spanish: Wiggins (Colorado) para niños
