The Pinery, Colorado

The Pinery is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP) located in and governed by Douglas County, Colorado, United States. The CDP is a part of the Denver–Aurora–Lakewood, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population of The Pinery CDP was 10,517 at the United States Census 2010.[4] Douglas County governs the unincorporated community. The Parker post office (Zip Code 80134) serves the area.[3]

The Pinery, Colorado
Census Designated Place
Entrance sign at North Pinery Parkway and State Highway 83.
Location of The Pinery CDP in Douglas County, Colorado.
The Pinery
Location of The Pinery CDP in the United States.
Coordinates: 39°26′46″N 104°45′33″W[1]
Country United States
State Colorado
CountyDouglas County
Government
 • Typeunincorporated community
Area
 • Total10.416 sq mi (26.978 km2)
 • Land10.379 sq mi (26.882 km2)
 • Water0.037 sq mi (0.096 km2)
Elevation6,066 ft (1,849 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total10,517
 • Density1,013/sq mi (391/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (MST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP Code[3]
Parker 80134
Area codes303 & 720
GNIS feature[2]The Pinery, Colorado

Geography

The Pinery is bordered to the north by the town of Parker and to the southwest by the town of Castle Rock, the Douglas County seat. Colorado State Highway 83 runs through the center of the CDP, leading north 4 miles (6 km) to the center of Parker and south 4 miles to Franktown. The center of Castle Rock is 11 miles (18 km) to the south and west via Franktown.

The Pinery CDP has an area of 6,666 acres (26.978 km2), including 24 acres (0.096 km2) of water.[1]

Demographics

The United States Census Bureau initially defined The Pinery CDP for the 1990 United States Census.

The Pinery CDP, Colorado
YearPop.±%
19904,885—    
20007,253+48.5%
201010,517+45.0%
2020—    
Source: United States Census Bureau

Education

The Douglas County School District serves the Pinery.

See also

References
  1. "State of Colorado Census Designated Places - BAS20 - Data as of January 1, 2020". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 21, 2020.
  2. "U.S. Board on Geographic Names: Domestic Names". United States Geological Survey. Retrieved December 15, 2020.
  3. "Zip Code 80134 Map and Profile". zipdatamaps.com. 2020. Retrieved December 21, 2020.
  4. "2010: DEC Summary File 1". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 21, 2020.
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