Basalt, Colorado
Basalt: town of the United States
About
Basalt is a town located in the county of Eagle in the U.S. state of Colorado. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,857. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,183 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Basalt
| Population | 4,183 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Colorado (United States) |
| County | Eagle County |
| Postal code | 81621 |
| Phone Area Codes | 970 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.44% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.56% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.3689,-107.0328 |
| Altitude | 6,611 feet / 2015 meters |
| Time Zone | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time | 18:29:44 (22nd April 2026) |
| Population growth | 7.79% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 42℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Basalt is located at 39°22'8"N 107°1'58"W (39.3688700, -107.0328200).
Basalt map
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Weather
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind around 10 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Basalt increased by 7.79% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,857 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,825 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,843 | 0.47% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,867 | 0.62% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,887 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,887 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,918 | 0.79% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,163 | 5.89% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,152 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,157 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,183 | 0.62% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Basalt
1Town of Basalt - Local Government
101 Midland Ave, Basalt, CO 81621 View details
Phone: +19709274701 | Website available
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Basalt, CO. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 126711 | Colorado Mountain College | Glenwood Springs (CO) | 81601-0233 |
Nearby Transit Stations (7)
Rail and bus stations connected to Basalt, CO. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GSC | Glenwood Springs | 413 7th Street | RAIL |
| VAI | Vail, Colorado | 241 South Frontage Road East | BUS |
| FSC | Frisco, Colorado | 1010 Meadow Drive | BUS |
| FRP | Fairplay, CO | 620 US Highway 285 | BUS |
| GUN | Gunnison-Downtown, CO | 905 North Main Street | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Basalt.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Basal Post Office | Basalt (CO) | 81621 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Basalt, Idaho city in Idaho, U. with a population of 408 people.
Other cities in Eagle County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Eagle County , CO.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Edwards | 10,266 | Location in Colorado, USA |
| Gypsum | 7,304 | Town of the United States |
| Avon | 6,952 | Home Rule Municipality that is a town in Eagle County, Colorado, United States |
| Eagle | 6,911 | Human settlement in Eagle County, Colorado, United States of America |
| Vail | 5,489 | Home Rule Municipality in Eagle County, Colorado, United States |
| El Jebel | 3,801 | Census designated place |
| Minturn | 1,147 | Town in Eagle County, Colorado, United States |
| Red Cliff | 300 | Human settlement in Eagle County, Colorado, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Basalt distances to largest Colorado cities