Lake County, Colorado
Lake County: County in Colorado, United States
About
Lake County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. As of the 2010 census, the population was 7,310 and a population density of 7 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 7,987 inhabitants. Its county seat is Leadville. The county was created 162 years ago in 1861.
Quick Facts about Lake County
| Population : | 7,987 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Colorado (United States) |
| Different from : | Lake County, Lake County, Lake County, Lake of the Woods County, Lake and Peninsula Borough, Lake County, Lake County, Lake County, Lake County, Lake County, Lake County, Lake County, Lake County |
| Area : | 994 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 1.8% |
| Land as percent of area : | 98.2% |
| Named for : | Twin Lakes |
| Capital : | Leadville |
| Establishment : | November 11, 1861 |
| Time Zone : | America/Denver |
| Local time : | 14:46:53 (28th April 2024) |
| Density : | 8 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 8.48% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Lake County is located at 39°12'9"N 106°20'41"W (39.2023800, -106.3448400). It has 5 neighbors: Chaffee County, Eagle County, Park County, Pitkin County and Summit County.
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The largest city of Lake County is Leadville with a population of 2,773. . See all Lake County cities & populated places.
Lake County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lake County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Leadville | 2,773 | Statutory city and county seat of Lake County, Colorado, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Lake County
Lake County has 5 neighbours.
- Chaffee County county in Colorado, United States
- Eagle County county in Colorado, United States
- Park County county in Colorado, United States
- Pitkin County county in Colorado, United States
- Summit County county in Colorado, United States
Demographics
The population of Lake County increased by 8.48% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 7,310 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,343 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,253 | -1.24% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,263 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,317 | 0.74% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,442 | 1.68% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,590 | 1.95% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,750 | 2.06% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,846 | 1.22% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,127 | 3.46% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,987 | -1.75% | estimation process |
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- Lake County , California county in California, United States with a population of 64,479 people.
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- Lake County , South Dakota county in South Dakota, United States with a population of 12,488 people.
- Lake County , Michigan county in Michigan, United States with a population of 11,587 people.
- Lake County , Minnesota county in Minnesota, United States with a population of 10,639 people.
- Lake County , Oregon county in Oregon, United States with a population of 7,949 people.
- Lake County , Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 6,988 people.
Colorado Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Denver | 735,538 | The twentieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Denver metropolitan area. |
| Denver County | 735,538 | County in Colorado, United States, coterminous with the City of Denver |
| El Paso County | 728,310 | One of the 64 counties in the U. |
| Arapahoe County | 657,452 | County in Colorado, United States |
| Jefferson County | 583,283 | County in Colorado, United States |
| Adams County | 519,883 | County in Colorado, United States |
| Colorado Springs | 482,131 | The second most populous city in Colorado and the center of the Colorado Springs metropolitan area. |
| Aurora | 387,377 | The third most populous city in Colorado and the center of the Denver metropolitan area. |
| Douglas County | 360,750 | County in Colorado, United States |
| Larimer County | 360,428 | County in Colorado, United States |
| Weld County | 333,983 | County in Colorado, United States |
| Boulder County | 327,171 | County in Colorado, United States |
| Pueblo County | 169,823 | County in Colorado, United States |
| Fort Collins | 168,234 | The fifth most populous city in Colorado. |
| Lakewood | 157,429 | The fifth most populous city in Colorado. |
| Mesa County | 155,603 | County in Colorado, United States |
