Air Force Academy, Colorado
Air Force Academy, Colorado | |
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 F-15 Eagle on display | |
 Location of the Air Force Academy CDP in El Paso County, Colorado | |
  Air Force Academy Location of the Air Force Academy CDP in the United States. | |
| Coordinates: 38°59′39″N 104°51′50″W / 38.9941855°N 104.8639219°WCoordinates: 38°59′39″N 104°51′50″W / 38.9941855°N 104.8639219°W[1] | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  State of Colorado |
| County | El Paso County |
| Government | |
| • Type | unincorporated community |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.990 sq mi (25.873 km2) |
| • Land | 9.990 sq mi (25.873 km2) |
| • Water | 0.000 sq mi (0.000 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,788 ft (2,069 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 6,680 |
| • Density | 669/sq mi (258/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code[3] | USAF Academy 80840 & 80841 |
| Area code(s) | 719 |
| GNIS feature[2] | Air Force Academy CDP |
The Air Force Academy is a census-designated place (CDP) located in El Paso County, Colorado, United States. The CDP includes the developed portion of the United States Air Force Academy, including the cadet housing facilities. The CDP is a part of the Colorado Springs, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area. The USAF Academy post office (ZIP Codes 80840 and 80841 (for post office boxes) serves the area.[3] At the United States Census 2010, the population of the Air Force Academy CDP was 6,680, while the population of the 80840 ZIP Code Tabulation Area was 6,682.[4]
Geography[]
The Air Force Academy CDP has an area of 6,393 acres (25.873 km2), all land.[1]
Demographics[]
The United States Census Bureau initially defined the Air Force Academy CDP for the 1980 United States Census.
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
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| 1980 | 8,655 | — |
| 1990 | 9,062 | +4.7% |
| 2000 | 7,526 | −16.9% |
| 2010 | 6,680 | −11.2% |
| 2020 | — | |
| Source: United States Census Bureau | ||
See also[]
- United States Air Force Academy
- Outline of Colorado
- State of Colorado
- Colorado cities and towns
- Colorado census designated places
- Colorado counties
- Colorado metropolitan areas
- Front Range Urban Corridor
- South Central Colorado Urban Area
- Colorado Springs, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area
- Colorado cities and towns
- Rampart Range
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c "State of Colorado Census Designated Places - BAS20 - Data as of January 1, 2020". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 22, 2020.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c "U.S. Board on Geographic Names: Domestic Names". United States Geological Survey. Retrieved December 22, 2020.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Look Up a ZIP Code". United States Postal Service. Retrieved December 22, 2020.
- ^ "2010: DEC Summary File 1". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 22, 2020.
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