Cokedale, Colorado
Cokedale, Colorado | |
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Statutory Town[1] | |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.205 sq mi (0.531 km2) |
| • Land | 0.205 sq mi (0.531 km2) |
| • Water | 0.000 sq mi (0.000 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,332 ft (1,930 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 127 |
| • Density | 619/sq mi (239/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code[5] | Trinidad CO 81082 |
| Area code | 719 |
| FIPS code | 08-15550 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0194669 |
Cokedale is a
History
Cokedale is a former coal mining town. The mine shut down in 1947. The town was 5 miles away from the epicenter of a 5.3 earthquake on August 23, 2011.
Much of the town is included in the Cokedale Historic District, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Geography
Cokedale is located at 37°8′40″N 104°37′16″W / 37.14444°N 104.62111°W (37.144508, -104.621224).[6]
At the
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 214 | — | |
| 1960 | 219 | 2.3% | |
| 1970 | 101 | −53.9% | |
| 1980 | 90 | −10.9% | |
| 1990 | 116 | 28.9% | |
| 2000 | 139 | 19.8% | |
| 2010 | 129 | −7.2% | |
| 2020 | 127 | −1.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
As of the
There were 62 households, out of which 24.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.8% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.9% were non-families. 30.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.83.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 23.0% under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 20.1% from 25 to 44, 30.2% from 45 to 64, and 22.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.1 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $23,958, and the median income for a family was $40,179. Males had a median income of $20,000 versus $26,250 for females. The
See also
- Colorado
- List of counties in Colorado
- List of municipalities in Colorado
- List of places in Colorado
- Spanish Peaks
References
- ^ a b c d "Active Colorado Municipalities". Colorado Department of Local Affairs. Retrieved October 15, 2021.
- ^ "Colorado Municipal Incorporations". State of Colorado, Department of Personnel & Administration, Colorado State Archives. December 1, 2004. Retrieved September 2, 2007.
- ^ a b c d "Decennial Census P.L. 94-171 Redistricting Data". United States Census Bureau, United States Department of Commerce. August 12, 2021. Retrieved September 4, 2021.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "ZIP Code Lookup". United States Postal Service. Archived from the original (JavaScript/HTML) on September 3, 2007. Retrieved September 5, 2007.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
External links
- Town of Cokedale website
- CDOT map of the Town of Cokedale
- Cokedale @ Sangres.com
- Cokedale: Western Mining History
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