Rocky Ford, Colorado
Rocky Ford: City in Colorado
About
Rocky Ford is a city located in the county of Otero in the U.S. state of Colorado. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,957. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,806 inhabitants.
The city was created 137 years ago in 1886.
Quick Facts about Rocky Ford
| Population : | 3,806 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Colorado (United States) |
| County : | Otero County |
| Postal code : | 81067 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 719 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.83% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.17% |
| Altitude : | 4,180 feet / 1274 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1887 (137 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time : | 00:15:36 (20th April 2024) |
| Population growth : | -3.97% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Rocky Ford is located at 38°3'9"N 103°43'13"W (38.0525100, -103.7202300).
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- Official Website
Official website of Rocky Ford
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Rocky Ford decreased by 3.97% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2000 | 4,286 | - | census |
| 2010 | 3,957 | -8.31% | census |
| 2011 | 3,962 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,916 | -1.17% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,878 | -0.98% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,849 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,814 | -0.92% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,813 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,828 | 0.39% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,830 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,815 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,806 | -0.24% | estimation process |
People born in Rocky Ford (7)
People born in Rocky Ford, including Recipient of the Purple Heart medal John David Vanderhoof, film editor Robert Swink, anthropologist and sexologist Paul Gebhard, .
List
- Ronald Sprinkle (American psychologist) he was born in 31/08/1930
- Earl T. Newbry (American politician) he was born in 15/04/1900
- Lewis T. Babcock (Judge, USA) he was born in 04/04/1943
- Marvin Cordova Jr. (American boxer) he was born in 17/01/1985
Schools in Rocky Ford
College & universities near Rocky Ford, CO
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 127778 | Otero Junior College | La Junta (CO) | 81050 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Rocky Ford, CO
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAJ | La Junta | 1 West First St. | RAIL |
| PUB | Pueblo, Colorado | 1080 Chinook Lane | BUS |
| LMR | Lamar station | Main & Beach Streets | RAIL |
Post offices near Rocky Ford
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky Ford Post Office | Rocky Ford (CO) | 81067 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Rocky Ford , Georgia town in Screven County, Georgia, United States with a population of 137 people.
- Rocky Ford , South Dakota township in South Dakota with a population of 6 people.
Other cities in Otero County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Otero County , CO.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| La Junta | 6,854 | City in Colorado |
| Fowler | 1,149 | Human settlement in Otero County, Colorado, United States of America |
| Swink | 595 | Human settlement in Otero County, Colorado, United States of America |
| Manzanola | 410 | Human settlement in Otero County, Colorado, United States of America |
| Cheraw | 245 | Human settlement in Otero County, Colorado, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Rocky Ford distances to largest Colorado cities
