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Cotopaxi, CO mapPopulation (year 2000): 3,145
Males: 1,586  (50.4%)
Females: 1,559  (49.6%)

Fremont County

Median resident age:  46.4 years
Colorado median age:  34.3 years

Zip code: 81223


Estimated median household income in 2005: $35,600 (it was $35,518 in 2000)
Cotopaxi  $35,600
Colorado:  $50,652

Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $147,400 (it was $126,300 in 2000)
Cotopaxi  $147,400
Colorado:  $223,300

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Races in Cotopaxi:

  • White Non-Hispanic (95.9%)
  • Hispanic (4.3%)
  • Two or more races (2.5%)

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 6364 feet

Land area: 1009.2 square miles.

Population density: 3.1 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).




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For population 25 years and over in Cotopaxi

  • High school or higher: 88.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 21.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.6%
  • Unemployed: 3.3%
  • Mean travel time to work: 31.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Cotopaxi CCD

  • Never married: 14.3%
  • Now married: 70.7%
  • Separated: 1.0%
  • Widowed: 5.4%
  • Divorced: 9.6%

21 residents are foreign born

This place:  0.7%
Colorado:  8.6%



According to our research there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Cotopaxi, Colorado in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Cotopaxi to the number of sex offenders is 1573 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this place is smaller than the state average.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Cotopaxi:  0.4% ($539)
Colorado:  0.7% ($1,132)
Cotopaxi satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Colorado Springs, CO (66.8 miles , pop. 360,890).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (556.4 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities: Salida, CO (22.9 miles ), Westcliffe, CO (26.2 miles ), Silver Cliff, CO (27.1 miles ), Poncha Springs, CO (28.1 miles ), Lake George, CO (29.5 miles ), Canon City, CO (30.5 miles ), Lincoln Park, CO (31.4 miles ), Crestone, CO (31.6 miles) .

Latitude: 38.45 N, Longitude: 105.67 W




Most common industries for males:



  • Construction (24%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (10%)
  • Public administration (9%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (5%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (5%)
  • Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers (4%)


Most common industries for females:



  • Health care (14%)
  • Public administration (12%)
  • Educational services (10%)
  • Accommodation and food services (8%)
  • Construction (5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (5%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (5%)


Most common occupations for males



  • Farmers and farm managers (7%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (6%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Carpenters (5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)
  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (4%)


Most common occupations for females



  • Registered nurses (6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4%)


Hospitals/medical centers near Cotopaxi:
  • CENTURA HLTH-ST THOMAS MORE HOSPITAL (about 28 miles; CANON CITY, CO)
  • HEART OF THE ROCKIES REG MED CENTER (about 34 miles; SALIDA, CO)
  • CEDAR SPRINGS BEH HLTH SYSTEM INC (about 64 miles; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO)

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Cotopaxi:
  • SAN LUIS VALLEY REGIONAL/BERGMAN FIELD (about 72 miles; ALAMOSA, CO; ID: ALS)
  • CITY OF COLORADO SPRINGS MUNI (about 72 miles; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; ID: COS)
  • PUEBLO MEMORIAL (about 84 miles; PUEBLO, CO; ID: PUB)
Other public-use airports nearest to Cotopaxi:
  • HARRIET ALEXANDER FIELD (about 26 miles; SALIDA, CO; ID: 0V2)
  • SILVER WEST (about 38 miles; WESTCLIFFE, CO; ID: C08)
  • CENTRAL COLORADO REGIONAL (about 39 miles; BUENA VISTA, CO; ID: 7V1)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Cotopaxi:
  • UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT COLORADO SPRINGS (about 57 miles; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; Full-time enrollment: 4,953)
  • PIKES PEAK COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 64 miles; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; FT enrollment: 5,307)
  • UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY (about 67 miles; USAFA, CO; FT enrollment: 4,330)
  • ADAMS STATE COLLEGE (about 69 miles; ALAMOSA, CO; FT enrollment: 4,147)
  • PUEBLO COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 74 miles; PUEBLO, CO; FT enrollment: 2,587)
  • UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN COLORADO (about 78 miles; PUEBLO, CO; FT enrollment: 4,275)
  • WESTERN STATE COLLEGE COLORADO (about 90 miles; GUNNISON, CO; FT enrollment: 2,199)
Public high school in Cotopaxi:
  • COTOPAXI JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 183; Location: 345 COUNTY ROAD 12; Grades: 07 - 12)
Public elementary/middle schools in Cotopaxi:
  • COTOPAXI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 129; Location: 345 COUNTY ROAD 12; Grades: PK - 06)
  • COTOPAXI HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP SCHOOL (Students: 38; Location: 0345 COUNTY ROAD 12; Grades: KG - 12)
Library in Cotopaxi:
  • COTOPAXI SCHOOL/COMMUNITY LIBRARY (Operating income: $10,057; Location: 0345 COUNTY ROAD 51; 6,500 books; 125 video materials; 30 serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Cotopaxi: Adamic Cow Camp (A), R Taylor Ranch (B), Freek Ranch (C), Russell Ranch (D), Garden Park Corral (E), Spikebuck (F), Stirrup Ranch (G), Swissvale (H), Thorn Ranch (I), University of Kansas Geology Summer Camp (J), Calcite (K), H Taylor Ranch (L), Hayden Creek Campground (M), Everett Cow Camp (N), I M Ranch (O), F L Rowe Ranch (P), Minnman Ranch (Q), Dilley Ranch (R), Christopher Ranch (S), Parkdale Siding (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Cotopaxi: Union Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Howard Cemetery (1), Hillside Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Ankele Lake (A), West Creek Lake (B), Hunts Lake (C), Bushnell Lakes (D), Little Johnny Reservoir (E), Hook Reservoir (F), Harvey Brothers Reservoir (G), Harvey-Murry Reservoir (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Willow Creek (A), Indian Creek (B), Wilson Creek (C), Wolf Creek (D), Badger Creek (E), Bernard Creek (F), Bills Creek (G), Butter Creek (H), Carrol Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Cotopaxi include: Rattler Park (1), Indian Park (2), Dollar Park (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

 

Average household size:
This place:  2.4 people
Colorado:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:  67.6%
Whole state:  65.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:  4.1%
Whole state:  5.5%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 1999:
This place:  10.4%
Whole state:  9.3%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 1999:
This place:  3.4%
Whole state:  4.1%

Cotopaxi compared to Colorado state average:
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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8.47% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($35,613 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  8.47%
Colorado average:  10.77%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from El Paso County, CO  1.11% ($41,164 average AGI)
from Pueblo County, CO  0.71% ($25,629)
from Chaffee County, CO  0.38% ($33,904)


7.52% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($35,028 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.52%
Colorado average:  10.03%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to El Paso County, CO  1.27% ($36,965 average AGI)
to Pueblo County, CO  0.86% ($33,974)
to Chaffee County, CO  0.33% ($31,773)


Strongest AM radio stations in Cotopaxi:
  • KOA (850 AM; 50 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KMXA (1090 AM; 50 kW; AURORA, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KCBR (1040 AM; daytime; 15 kW; MONUMENT, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KCMN (1530 AM; 15 kW; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO)
  • KCUV (1510 AM; 25 kW; LITTLETON, CO; Owner: PEOPLE WIRELESS, INC.)
  • KLMO (1060 AM; 30 kW; LONGMONT, CO; Owner: PILGRIM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KWYD (1580 AM; 10 kW; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; Owner: PILGRIM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KVRH (1340 AM; 1 kW; SALIDA, CO; Owner: THREE EAGLES COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C.)
  • KNZZ (1100 AM; 50 kW; GRAND JUNCTION, CO; Owner: M B C GRAND BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KBZC (1300 AM; 5 kW; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Cotopaxi:
  • K239AE (95.7 FM; BUENA VISTA, ETC, CO; Owner: COLORADO COLLEGE)
  • K208DP (89.5 FM; NATHROP, CO; Owner: CHEYENNE MTN PUBLIC B/CAST HOUSE INC)
  • KSBV (93.7 FM; SALIDA, CO; Owner: ARKANSAS VALLEY BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • K219CF (91.7 FM; DEL NORTE, ETC., CO; Owner: MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOUNDATION, INC.)
  • K203AT (88.5 FM; WESTCLIFFE, ETC., CO; Owner: THE COLORADO COLLEGE)
  • KTLC (89.1 FM; CANON CITY, CO; Owner: MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOUNDATION, INC.)
  • KKFM (98.1 FM; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KDZA-FM (107.9 FM; PUEBLO, CO; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKCS-FM (101.9 FM; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; Owner: WALTON STATIONS - COLORADO, INC.)
  • KBIQ (102.7 FM; MANITOU SPRINGS, CO; Owner: BISON MEDIA, INC.)
  • KRCC (91.5 FM; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; Owner: THE COLORADO COLLEGE)
  • KSKX (105.5 FM; SECURITY, CO; Owner: OPTIMA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KKLI (106.3 FM; WIDEFIELD, CO; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KGFT (100.7 FM; PUEBLO, CO; Owner: BISON MEDIA, INC)
  • KTLF (90.5 FM; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; Owner: EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS OF COLORADO SPRINGS, INC.)
  • KSPZ (92.9 FM; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KVUU (99.9 FM; PUEBLO, CO; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KMOM (96.1 FM; FOUNTAIN, CO; Owner: AMFM TEXAS LICENSES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KCME (88.7 FM; MANITOU SPRINGS, CO; Owner: CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN PUBLIC BROADCAST HOUSE, INC)
  • KILO (94.3 FM; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; Owner: COLORADO SPRINGS RADIO BCSTERS, INC.)


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