Meeker, Colorado
Meeker: Town in Colorado, USA
About
Meeker is a town located in the county of Rio Blanco in the U.S. state of Colorado. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,475. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,318 inhabitants.
The town was created 141 years ago in 1882.
Quick Facts about Meeker
| Population : | 2,318 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Colorado (United States) |
| County : | Rio Blanco County |
| Postal code : | 81641 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 970 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0% |
| Land as percent of area : | 100% |
| Altitude : | 6,240 feet / 1902 meters |
| Capital city : | Meeker is capital of Rio Blanco County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1883 (141 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time : | 14:33:18 (25th April 2024) |
| Population growth : | -6.77% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Meeker is located at 40°2'15"N 107°54'47"W (40.0374700, -107.9131300).
Meeker map
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- Official Website
Official website of Meeker
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Meeker decreased by 6.77% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,475 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,495 | 0.8% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,466 | -1.18% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,434 | -1.31% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,391 | -1.8% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,332 | -2.53% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,316 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,288 | -1.22% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,264 | -1.06% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,252 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,318 | 2.85% | estimation process |
People born in Meeker (5)
People born in Meeker, including actor and stunt man Buddy Roosevelt, aviation executive Linden Blue, writer Verlyn Klinkenborg, .
List
- Neal Blue (American aviation executive) he was born in 01/01/1935
- Margaret L. Curry (American parole officer and social worker) she was born in 16/07/1898
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Meeker, CO
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GSC | Glenwood Springs | 413 7th Street | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Meeker , Oklahoma town in Lincoln County, Oklahoma, United States with a population of 1,140 people.
Other cities in Rio Blanco County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Rio Blanco County , CO.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Rangely | 2,300 | Town in Rio Blanco County, Colorado, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Meeker distances to largest Colorado cities
