Air Force Academy, Colorado
The Air Force Academy is a census-designated place (CDP) in El Paso County, Colorado, United States. The CDP includes the developed portion of the United States Air Force Academy, including the cadet housing facilities. The USAF Academy post office (ZIP Codes 80840 and 80841 (for post office boxes)) serves the area.[3] At the United States Census 2010, the population of the Air Force Academy CDP was 6,680, while the population of the 80840 ZIP Code Tabulation Area was 6,682.[4]
Air Force Academy, Colorado | |
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 F-15 Eagle on display | |
 Location of the Air Force Academy CDP in El Paso County, Colorado | |
  Air Force Academy Location of the Air Force Academy CDP in the United States. | |
| Coordinates: 38°59′39″N 104°51′50″W[1] | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  State of Colorado |
| County | El Paso County |
| Government | |
| • Type | unincorporated community |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.990 sq mi (25.873 km2) |
| • Land | 9.990 sq mi (25.873 km2) |
| • Water | 0.000 sq mi (0.000 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,788 ft (2,069 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 6,680 |
| • Density | 669/sq mi (258/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code[3] | USAF Academy 80840 & 80841 |
| Area code(s) | 719 |
| GNIS feature[2] | Air Force Academy CDP |
Geography
The Air Force Academy CDP has an area of 6,393 acres (25.873 km2), all land.[1]
Demographics
The United States Census Bureau initially defined the Air Force Academy CDP for the 1980 United States Census.
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
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| 1980 | 8,655 | — |
| 1990 | 9,062 | +4.7% |
| 2000 | 7,526 | −16.9% |
| 2010 | 6,680 | −11.2% |
| 2020 | — | |
| Source: United States Census Bureau | ||
See also
- United States Air Force Academy
- Outline of Colorado
- State of Colorado
- Colorado cities and towns
- Colorado counties
- Colorado metropolitan areas
- Rampart Range
References
- "State of Colorado Census Designated Places - BAS20 - Data as of January 1, 2020". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 22, 2020.
- "U.S. Board on Geographic Names: Domestic Names". United States Geological Survey. Retrieved December 22, 2020.
- "Look Up a ZIP Code". United States Postal Service. Retrieved December 22, 2020.
- "2010: DEC Summary File 1". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 22, 2020.
External links
Municipalities and communities of El Paso County, Colorado, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Colorado highlighting El Paso County | |
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| CDPs | ||
| Unincorporated communities | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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