Genesee, Colorado | |
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 Chief Hosa Lodge, Genesee Mountain Park, built in 1917. | |
 Location of the Genesee CDP in Jefferson County, Colorado.Colorado | |
  Genesee Location of the Genesee CDP in the United States. | |
| Coordinates: 39°41′14″N 105°16′19″W / 39.6873148°N 105.2718685°W[1] | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Government | |
| • Type | unincorporated community |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.663 sq mi (17.257 km2) |
| • Land | 6.657 sq mi (17.242 km2) |
| • Water | 0.006 sq mi (0.015 km2) |
| Elevation | 7,743 ft (2,360 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 3,610 |
| • Density | 540/sq mi (210/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code[4] | Golden 80401 |
| Area codes | 303 & 720 |
| GNIS feature[2] | Genesee CDP |
Genesee is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP) located in and governed by Jefferson County, Colorado, United States. The CDP is a part of the Denver–Aurora–Lakewood, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population of the Genesee CDP was 3,610 at the United States Census 2020.[3] The Golden post office (Zip code 80401) serves the area.[4]
Geography
Genesse is located in the foothills of the Front Range.
The Genesee CDP has an area of 4,264 acres (17.257 km2), including 3.7 acres (0.015 km2) of water.[1]
Demographics
The United States Census Bureau initially defined the Genesee CDP for the 1990 United States Census.
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2,737 | — |
| 2000 | 3,699 | +35.1% |
| 2010 | 3,609 | −2.4% |
| 2020 | 3,610 | +0.0% |
| Source: United States Census Bureau | ||
Attractions
- Genesee Park, in the Denver Mountain Parks system.
Education
Genesee is served by the Jefferson County Public Schools.
See also
References
- 1 2 3 "State of Colorado Census Designated Places - BAS20 - Data as of January 1, 2020". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 18, 2020.
- 1 2 3 "U.S. Board on Geographic Names: Domestic Names". United States Geological Survey. Retrieved December 13, 2020.
- 1 2 United States Census Bureau. "Genesee CDP, Colorado". Retrieved April 15, 2023.
- 1 2 "Zip Code 80401 Map and Profile". zipdatamaps.com. 2020. Retrieved December 20, 2020.
External links
Municipalities and communities of Jefferson County, Colorado, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Colorado highlighting Jefferson County | |
| Towns | ||
| CDPs | ||
| Unincorporated communities | ||
| Ghost towns | ||
| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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