Cortez, Colorado
Cortez: town in and county seat of Montezuma County, Colorado, United States
About
Cortez is a town located in the county of Montezuma in the U.S. state of Colorado. Its population at the 2010 census was 8,482. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 8,734 inhabitants.
The town was created 140 years ago in 1885.
Quick Facts about Cortez
| Population | 8,734 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Colorado (United States) |
| County | Montezuma County |
| Postal code | 81321 |
| Phone Area Codes | 970 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.44% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.56% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.3489,-108.5859 |
| Altitude | 6,191 feet / 1887 meters |
| Capital city | Cortez is capital of Montezuma County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1886 (140 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time | 02:41:43 (17th April 2026) |
| Population growth | 2.89% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 32℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Cortez is located at 37°20'56"N 108°35'9"W (37.3488800, -108.5859300).
Cortez map
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Weather
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. South southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Cortez
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Cortez increased by 2.89% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8,482 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,470 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,472 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,505 | 0.39% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,495 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,542 | 0.55% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,644 | 1.18% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,693 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,716 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,736 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,734 | -0.02% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Cortez
1Cortez City Hall
123 E Roger Smith Ave, Cortez, CO 81321 View details
Phone: +19705653402 | Website available
People born in Cortez (6)
People born in Cortez, including basketball player Chuck Nevitt, United States general Ira C. Owens, Montana legislator Verdell Jackson, .
More notable people
- Janelle Knox-Hayes (American academic studying economic geography) she was born in 14/01/1983
- Davis Filfred (United States Marine) he was born in 01/01/1967
- Eli Tomac (American motorcycle racer) he was born in 14/11/1992
Closest post offices linked to Cortez.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Cortez Post Office | Cortez (CO) | 81321 |
Other cities in Montezuma County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Montezuma County , CO.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Mancos | 1,398 | Town of the United States |
| Towaoc | 1,087 | Census-designated place in Montezuma County, Colorado |
| Dolores | 964 | Town of the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Cortez distances to largest Colorado cities