Goldfield, Colorado
Goldfield is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP) located in and governed by Teller County, Colorado, United States. The CDP is a part of the Colorado Springs, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population of the Goldfield CDP was 63 at the United States Census 2020. The Cripple Creek post office (Zip Code 80813) serves the area.
History
The Goldfield post office operated from May 5, 1895, until June 3, 1932. The community was named for a gold mine near the original town site.
Geography
The Goldfield CDP has an area of 90 acres (0.365 km), all land.
Demographics
The United States Census Bureau initially defined the Goldfield CDP for the United States Census 2010.
Year | Pop. | ±% |
---|---|---|
2010 | 49 | — |
2020 | 63 | +28.6% |
Source: United States Census Bureau |
See also
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Goldfield, Colorado
- ^ "State of Colorado Census Designated Places - BAS20 - Data as of January 1, 2020". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 27, 2020.
- ^ United States Census Bureau. "Goldfield CDP, Colorado". Retrieved April 12, 2023.
- ^ "Zip Code 80813 Map and Profile". zipdatamaps.com. 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2020.
- ^ Bauer, William H.; Ozment, James L.; Willard, John H. (1990). Colorado Post Offices 1859–1989. Golden, Colorado: Colorado Railroad Historical Foundation. ISBN 0-918654-42-4.
- ^ Dawson, John Frank. Place names in Colorado: why 700 communities were so named, 150 of Spanish or Indian origin. Denver, CO: The J. Frank Dawson Publishing Co. p. 24.