Grand County, Colorado

Grand County is one of the 64 counties in the U.S. state of Colorado. As of the 2010 census, the population was 14,843.[1] The county seat is Hot Sulphur Springs.[2]

This article is about the county in Colorado. For the other county of the same name in Utah, see Grand County, Utah.
Grand County
U.S. county
The Grand County Judicial Center in Hot Sulphur Springs, July 2016
Seal
Location within the U.S. state of Colorado
Colorado's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 40.10°N 106.12°W / 40.10; -106.12
Country United States
State Colorado
FoundedFebruary 2, 1874
Named forGrand Lake and Grand River
SeatHot Sulphur Springs
Largest townGranby
Area
 • Total1,870 sq mi (4,800 km2)
 • Land1,846 sq mi (4,780 km2)
 • Water23 sq mi (60 km2)  1.2%%
Population
 • Estimate 
(2019)
15,734
 • Density8.0/sq mi (3.1/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional district2nd
Websiteco.grand.co.us
Scenic vehicle entrance to Grand Lake Lodge (established 1919), included on the National Register of Historic Places

History

When Grand County was created February 2, 1874 it was carved out of Summit County and contained land to the western and northern borders of the state, which is in present-day Moffat County and Routt County. It was named after Grand Lake and the Grand River,[3] an old name for the upper Colorado River, which has its headwaters in the county. On January 29, 1877 Routt County was created and Grand County shrunk down to its current western boundary. When valuable minerals were found in North Park, Grand County claimed the area as part of its county, a claim Larimer County also held. It took a decision by the Colorado Supreme Court in 1886 to declare North Park part of Larimer County, setting Grand County's northern boundary.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,870 square miles (4,800 km2), of which 1,846 square miles (4,780 km2) is land and 23 square miles (60 km2) (1.2%) is water.[4]

Adjacent counties

National protected areas

Bicycle routes

Scenic byways
  • Colorado River Headwaters National Scenic Byway
  • Trail Ridge Road/Beaver Meadow National Scenic Byway
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1880417—
189060444.8%
190074122.7%
19101,862151.3%
19202,65942.8%
19302,108−20.7%
19403,58770.2%
19503,96310.5%
19603,557−10.2%
19704,10715.5%
19807,47582.0%
19907,9666.6%
200012,44256.2%
201014,84319.3%
Est. 201815,525[5]4.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
1790-1960[7] 1900-1990[8]
1990-2000[9] 2010-2015[1]

Demographics

At the 2000 census there were 12,442 people in 5,075 households, including 3,217 families, in the county. The population density was 7 people per square mile (3/km²). There were 10,894 housing units at an average density of 6 per square mile (2/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 95.15% White, 0.48% Black or African American, 0.43% Native American, 0.68% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 2.00% from other races, and 1.15% from two or more races. 4.36% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 23.8% were of German, 12.6% Irish, 10.0% English and 7.3% American ancestry.[10] Of the 5,075 households 28.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.70% were married couples living together, 5.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.60% were non-families. 24.80% of households were one person and 4.80% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.85.

The age distribution was 21.80% under the age of 18, 9.00% from 18 to 24, 34.70% from 25 to 44, 26.80% from 45 to 64, and 7.80% 65 or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 112.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 115.70 males.

The median household income was $47,759 and the median family income was $55,217. Males had a median income of $34,861 versus $26,445 for females. The per capita income for the county was $25,198. About 5.40% of families and 7.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.90% of those under age 18 and 6.10% of those age 65 or over.

Politics
Presidential elections results
Grand County vote
by party in presidential elections[11]
Year Republican Democratic Others
2016 52.3% 4,494 39.1% 3,358 8.6% 736
2012 52.0% 4,253 45.0% 3,684 3.1% 250
2008 48.6% 4,037 49.7% 4,128 1.7% 144
2004 56.0% 4,260 42.6% 3,243 1.4% 106
2000 56.2% 3,570 36.3% 2,308 7.5% 475
1996 46.3% 2,264 41.2% 2,012 12.6% 614
1992 35.9% 1,763 34.1% 1,678 30.0% 1,477
1988 60.1% 2,306 37.8% 1,451 2.1% 81
1984 72.7% 2,865 25.8% 1,017 1.5% 58
1980 61.3% 2,133 23.6% 820 15.2% 528
1976 61.8% 1,703 33.0% 910 5.2% 144
1972 69.9% 1,721 27.8% 685 2.2% 55
1968 67.4% 1,167 25.0% 433 7.6% 132
1964 47.2% 814 52.3% 902 0.5% 8
1960 62.6% 1,104 37.3% 657 0.1% 2
1956 71.3% 1,239 28.6% 496 0.1% 2
1952 70.3% 1,333 29.2% 554 0.4% 8
1948 49.7% 777 48.9% 763 1.4% 22
1944 63.5% 968 36.4% 554 0.1% 2
1940 55.2% 1,074 44.4% 863 0.5% 9
1936 45.5% 714 54.0% 846 0.5% 8
1932 42.9% 598 55.3% 771 1.9% 26
1928 62.2% 770 36.4% 451 1.5% 18
1924 54.3% 681 24.6% 308 21.1% 265
1920 52.5% 649 44.7% 553 2.8% 34
1916 37.2% 378 61.4% 624 1.5% 15
1912 25.8% 248 52.7% 507 21.5% 207

Communities
The Fraser Valley in eastern Grand County is a key tourist area.

Towns

Census-designated places

Other

See also

References
  1. "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 6, 2011. Retrieved January 25, 2014.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on 2011-05-31. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  3. Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. pp. 141.
  4. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  5. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved December 3, 2019.
  6. "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 8, 2014.
  7. "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved June 8, 2014.
  8. "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 8, 2014.
  9. "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 8, 2014.
  10. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2011-05-14.
  11. Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved May 26, 2017.
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