Washington County, Colorado
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Congressional district | 4th |
Website | washingtoncounty |
Washington County is a
History
Colorado State Legislature made Washington County out of larger Weld County in 1887. In 1889, Washington County's eastern half formed Yuma County. In 1903, Arapahoe County ceded its eastern portion to Washington County to create its present form.
Like many Counties in Eastern Colorado,
Washington County's Eastern Colorado Roundup is home to Colorado's first home-owned carnival held on every July annually. There are activities such as rodeos, various rides, and animals to see.
Geography
According to the
Adjacent counties
- Logan County - northeast
- Yuma County - east
- Kit Carson County - southeast
- Lincoln County - southwest
- Adams County - west
- Arapahoe County - west
- Morgan County - northwest
Major highways
- Interstate 76
- I-76 BS
- U.S. Highway 34
- U.S. Highway 36
- State Highway 59
- State Highway 61
- State Highway 63
- State Highway 71
Trails and byways
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
---|---|---|---|
1890 | 2,301 | — | |
1900 | 1,241 | −46.1% | |
1910 | 6,002 | 383.6% | |
1920 | 11,208 | 86.7% | |
1930 | 9,591 | −14.4% | |
1940 | 8,336 | −13.1% | |
1950 | 7,520 | −9.8% | |
1960 | 6,625 | −11.9% | |
1970 | 5,550 | −16.2% | |
1980 | 5,304 | −4.4% | |
1990 | 4,812 | −9.3% | |
2000 | 4,926 | 2.4% | |
2010 | 4,814 | −2.3% | |
2020 | 4,817 | 0.1% | |
2023 (est.) | 4,855 | [4] | 0.8% |
U.S. Decennial Census[5] 1790-1960[6] 1900-1990[7] 1990-2000[8] 2010-2020[1] |
At the
The age distribution was 26.50% under the age of 18, 6.30% from 18 to 24, 24.80% from 25 to 44, 24.20% from 45 to 64, and 18.20% 65 or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 103.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.10 males.
The median household income was $32,431 and the median family income was $37,287. Males had a median income of $26,225 versus $21,558 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,788. About 8.60% of families and 11.40% of the population were below the
Communities
Towns
Census Designated Place
Unincorporated Communities
Ghost Towns
Politics
Like all of the High Plains, Washington is a powerfully Republican county in Presidential elections. Among Colorado counties only Washington,
Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party | |||
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No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
2020 | 2,595 | 86.27% | 369 | 12.27% | 44 | 1.46% |
2016 | 2,299 | 84.12% | 296 | 10.83% | 138 | 5.05% |
2012 | 2,076 | 80.12% | 468 | 18.06% | 47 | 1.81% |
2008 | 1,949 | 77.56% | 529 | 21.05% | 35 | 1.39% |
2004 | 2,050 | 81.03% | 455 | 17.98% | 25 | 0.99% |
2000 | 1,878 | 76.81% | 477 | 19.51% | 90 | 3.68% |
1996 | 1,566 | 64.18% | 649 | 26.60% | 225 | 9.22% |
1992 | 1,266 | 48.45% | 660 | 25.26% | 687 | 26.29% |
1988 | 1,707 | 62.87% | 958 | 35.29% | 50 | 1.84% |
1984 | 2,080 | 77.50% | 568 | 21.16% | 36 | 1.34% |
1980 | 2,007 | 71.40% | 568 | 20.21% | 236 | 8.40% |
1976 | 1,440 | 52.63% | 1,211 | 44.26% | 85 | 3.11% |
1972 | 1,837 | 69.87% | 643 | 24.46% | 149 | 5.67% |
1968 | 1,634 | 60.92% | 694 | 25.88% | 354 | 13.20% |
1964 | 1,434 | 51.60% | 1,341 | 48.25% | 4 | 0.14% |
1960 | 1,979 | 65.49% | 1,039 | 34.38% | 4 | 0.13% |
1956 | 2,020 | 65.20% | 1,067 | 34.44% | 11 | 0.36% |
1952 | 2,398 | 69.65% | 1,009 | 29.31% | 36 | 1.05% |
1948 | 1,636 | 55.31% | 1,304 | 44.08% | 18 | 0.61% |
1944 | 2,259 | 67.88% | 1,058 | 31.79% | 11 | 0.33% |
1940 | 2,390 | 62.63% | 1,403 | 36.77% | 23 | 0.60% |
1936 | 1,723 | 44.34% | 2,071 | 53.29% | 92 | 2.37% |
1932 | 1,385 | 35.39% | 2,378 | 60.77% | 150 | 3.83% |
1928 | 2,132 | 69.99% | 851 | 27.94% | 63 | 2.07% |
1924 | 1,851 | 54.27% | 720 | 21.11% | 840 | 24.63% |
1920 | 2,117 | 63.44% | 1,060 | 31.77% | 160 | 4.79% |
1916 | 989 | 34.13% | 1,748 | 60.32% | 161 | 5.56% |
1912 | 361 | 18.34% | 765 | 38.87% | 842 | 42.78% |
1908 | 599 | 57.10% | 424 | 40.42% | 26 | 2.48% |
1904 | 460 | 66.47% | 191 | 27.60% | 41 | 5.92% |
1900 | 312 | 59.77% | 191 | 36.59% | 19 | 3.64% |
1896 | 222 | 53.75% | 177 | 42.86% | 14 | 3.39% |
1892 | 250 | 62.97% | 0 | 0.00% | 147 | 37.03% |
1888 | 810 | 59.12% | 505 | 36.86% | 55 | 4.01% |
In other statewide elections, Washington County also leans Republican, although the county was carried by Democrat Roy Romer by a narrow margin in 1990
Education
There are 5 school districts in Washington County:[15]
- Akron R-1
- Arickaree R-2
- Lone Star 101
- Otis R-3
- Woodlin R-104.
Akron R-1 includes:[16]
- Akron High School
Arickaree R-2 includes:[17]
- Arickaree School (all grades K-12)
Lone Star 101 includes:[18]
- Lone Star School (all grades K-12)
Otis R-3 includes:[19]
- Otis Elementary School
- Otis Jr.-Sr. High School
See also
- Bibliography of Colorado
- Geography of Colorado
- History of Colorado
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Washington County, Colorado
- Index of Colorado-related articles
- List of Colorado-related lists
- Outline of Colorado
Note
References
- ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 5, 2021.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
- ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 11, 2014.
- ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved June 11, 2014.
- ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 11, 2014.
- ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 27, 2010. Retrieved June 11, 2014.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
- ^ Dave Leip's U.S. Election Atlas; 1960 Presidential General Election Data Graphs – Colorado (and subsequent years)
- ISBN 0405077114
- ^ Dave Leip's U.S. Election Atlas; 1990 Gubernatorial General Election Results – Colorado
- ^ Dave Leip's U.S. Election Atlas; 1980 Gubernatorial General Election Results – Colorado
- ^ Dave Leip's U.S. Election Atlas; 2010 Gubernatorial General Election Results – Colorado
- ^ Education, Colorado Department of (2008–2009). "2008-2009 Colorado Education & Library Directory" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on April 3, 2003. Retrieved May 26, 2009.
- ^ School, Akron High. "Contacts". Retrieved May 26, 2009.
- ^ School, Arickaree. "Home of the Indians". Retrieved May 26, 2009.
- ^ School, Lone Star. "Lone Star School » About". Retrieved May 26, 2009.
- ^ School District R-3, Otis (September 2004). "Otis School District R-3 - Schools". Archived from the original on October 1, 2008. Retrieved May 26, 2009.
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