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Genesee, Colorado

Genesee is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP) located in and governed by Jefferson County, Colorado, United States. The CDP is a part of the Denver–Aurora–Lakewood, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population of the Genesee CDP was 3,610 at the United States Census 2020.[3] The Golden post office (Zip code 80401) serves the area.[4]

Genesee, Colorado
Census Designated Place
Chief Hosa Lodge, Genesee Mountain Park, built in 1917.
Chief Hosa Lodge, Genesee Mountain Park, built in 1917.
Location of the Genesee CDP in Jefferson County, Colorado.Colorado
Location of the Genesee CDP in Jefferson County, Colorado.Colorado
Genesee is located in the United States
Genesee
Genesee
Location of the Genesee CDP in the United States.
Coordinates: 39°41′14″N 105°16′19″W / 39.6873148°N 105.2718685°W / 39.6873148; -105.2718685 (Genesee CDP, Colorado)[1]
Country United States
State Colorado
CountyJefferson County
Government
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 • Typeunincorporated community
Area
[1]
 • Total
6.663 sq mi (17.257 km2)
 • Land6.657 sq mi (17.242 km2)
 • Water0.006 sq mi (0.015 km2)
Elevation
[2]
7,743 ft (2,360 m)
Population
 (2020)[3]
 • Total
3,610
 • Density540/sq mi (210/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (MST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP Code[4]
Golden 80401
Area codes303 & 720
GNIS feature[2]Genesee CDP

Geography

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Genesse is located in the foothills of the Front Range.

The Genesee CDP has an area of 4,264 acres (17.257 km2), including 3.7 acres (0.015 km2) of water.[1]

Demographics

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The United States Census Bureau initially defined the Genesee CDP for the 1990 United States Census.

Genesee CDP, Colorado
YearPop.±%
19902,737—    
20003,699+35.1%
20103,609−2.4%
20203,610+0.0%
Source: United States Census Bureau

Attractions

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Education

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Genesee is served by the Jefferson County Public Schools.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "State of Colorado Census Designated Places - BAS20 - Data as of January 1, 2020". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 18, 2020.
  2. ^ a b c "U.S. Board on Geographic Names: Domestic Names". United States Geological Survey. Retrieved December 13, 2020.
  3. ^ a b United States Census Bureau. "Genesee CDP, Colorado". Retrieved April 15, 2023.
  4. ^ a b "Zip Code 80401 Map and Profile". zipdatamaps.com. 2020. Retrieved December 20, 2020.
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