Leadville, Colorado
Leadville: statutory city and county seat of Lake County, Colorado, United States
About
Leadville is a city located in the county of Lake in the U.S. state of Colorado. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,602. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,773 inhabitants.
The city was created 149 years ago in 1876.
Quick Facts about Leadville
| Population | 2,773 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Colorado (United States) |
| County | Lake County |
| Postal code | 80429 • 80461 |
| Phone Area Codes | 970 |
| Water as percent of area | 0% |
| Land as percent of area | 100% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.2508,-106.2925 |
| Altitude | 10,151 feet / 3094 meters |
| Capital city | Leadville is capital of Lake County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1877 (149 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time | 18:50:11 (15th April 2026) |
| Population growth | 6.17% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 19℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Leadville is located at 39°15'3"N 106°17'33"W (39.2508200, -106.2925200).
Leadville map
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Weather
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. North wind around 5 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Leadville increased by 6.17% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,602 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,618 | 0.61% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,580 | -1.47% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,569 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,591 | 0.85% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,641 | 1.89% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,687 | 1.71% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,750 | 2.29% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,773 | 0.83% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,868 | 3.31% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,773 | -3.43% | estimation process |
People born in Leadville (12)
People born in Leadville, including screenwriter, producer and film studio executive June Mathis, socialite Evalyn Walsh McLean, politician John McCuish, .
More notable people
- Alphonse Burnand (sailor) he was born in 21/01/1896
- Betsy Sodaro (American actress) she was born in 10/06/1984
- Edgar Lee McWethy, Jr. (United States Army Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 22/11/1944
- Harvey Seeley Mudd (American mining engineer) he was born in 30/08/1888
- John Taintor Foote (American writer) he was born in 29/03/1881
- Robert Lee Mathews (American football player and coach, basketball coach, baseball coach, college athletics administrator) he was born in 06/08/1887
- Thomas Harris MacDonald (American civil engineer) he was born in 23/07/1881
- Thomas Vezzetti (Mayor of Hoboken, New Jersey) he was born in 01/01/1928
- Charles P. Murphy (American politician) he was born in 13/01/1882
Nearby Transit Stations (12)
Rail and bus stations connected to Leadville, CO. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRP | Fairplay, CO | 620 US Highway 285 | BUS |
| FSC | Frisco, Colorado | 1010 Meadow Drive | BUS |
| VAI | Vail, Colorado | 241 South Frontage Road East | BUS |
| BUV | Buena Vista, CO | 27318 County Road 314 | BUS |
| PJT | Pine Junction, CO | 76 Mount Evans Boulevard | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Leadville.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Leadvill Post Office | Leadville (CO) | 80461 |
Distance to Other Cities
Leadville distances to largest Colorado cities