Cherry Hills Village, Colorado

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Cherry Hills Village, Colorado
Home rule municipality[1]
City of Cherry Hills Village[1]
Cherry Hills Village, Colorado.
Cherry Hills Village, Colorado.
Location of the City of Cherry Hills Village in Arapahoe County, Colorado.
Location of the City of Cherry Hills Village in Arapahoe County, Colorado.
Cherry Hills Village is located in the United States
Cherry Hills Village
Cherry Hills Village
Location of the City of Cherry Hills Village in the United States.
Coordinates: 39°38′15″N 104°56′51″W / 39.637418°N 104.947470°W / 39.637418; -104.947470Coordinates: 39°38′15″N 104°56′51″W / 39.637418°N 104.947470°W / 39.637418; -104.947470[5]
Country United States
State Colorado
CountyArapahoe County[2]
CityCherry Hills Village[1]
IncorporatedJuly 19, 1945[3]
Government
 • TypeHome rule municipality[1]
Area
[4]
 • Total6.276 sq mi (16.255 km2)
 • Land6.201 sq mi (16.061 km2)
 • Water0.075 sq mi (0.194 km2)
Elevation
[6]
5,426 ft (1,654 m)
Population
 (2020)[4]
 • Total6,442
 • Density1,039/sq mi (401/km2)
 • Metro
2,963,821 (19th)
 • CSA
3,623,560 (17th)
 • Front Range
5,055,344
Time zoneUTC−07:00 (MST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−06:00 (MDT)
ZIP Codes[7]
80110-80111 & 80113 & 80121
Area code(s)Both 303 and 720
FIPS code08-13845
GNIS feature ID0203036
Websitewww.cherryhillsvillage.com

The City of Cherry Hills Village is a home rule municipality located in Arapahoe County, Colorado, United States.[1] The city population was 6,442 at the 2020 United States Census.[4] Cherry Hills Village is a part of the Denver–Aurora–Lakewood, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area and the Front Range Urban Corridor. It is one of the most affluent places in Colorado and the United States.[8]

The city hosted two PGA Championships (1941 and 1985) and the 2005 U.S. Women's Open at the Cherry Hills Country Club.

The community was named for a grove of cherry trees near the original town site.[9] On April 16, 2019, the city council voted to rename the 111-year old Swastika Acres subdivision as "Old Cherry Hills".[10]

Geography[]

Cherry Hills Village is located at

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39°38′14″N 104°56′50″W / 39.63722°N 104.94722°W / 39.63722; -104.94722 (39.637437, -104.947452).[11]

At the 2020 United States Census, the city had a total area of 4,017 acres (16.255 km2) including 48 acres (0.194 km2) of water.[4]

Education[]

  • St. Mary's Academy, an all-girls' high school, which counts former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice among its alumni
  • Kent Denver School, which counts former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright among its alumni
  • Cherry Hills Village Elementary School, One of the many elementary schools that is a part of the Cherry Creek School District

Demographics[]

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1950750—
19601,931157.5%
19704,605138.5%
19805,12711.3%
19905,2452.3%
20005,95813.6%
20105,9870.5%
20206,4427.6%
U.S. Decennial Census

As of the census[12] of 2000, there were 5,958 people, 1,980 households, and 1,766 families residing in the city. The population density was 958.6 people per square mile (369.8/km2). There were 2,023 housing units at an average density of 325.5 per square mile (125.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.06% White, 0.64% African American, 0.15% Native American, 1.51% Asian, 0.57% from other races, and 1.07% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.88% of the population.

There were 1,980 households, out of which 45.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 84.0% were married couples living together, 3.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 10.8% were non-families. 9.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.01 and the average family size was 3.20.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.4% under the age of 18, 3.9% from 18 to 24, 17.1% from 25 to 44, 35.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $190,805, and the median income for a family was $200,001. Males had a median income of $100,000+ versus $49,891 for females. The per-capita income for the city was $99,996. About 1.7% of families and 2.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.5% of those under age 18 and 1.5% of those age 65 or over.

  • Median resident age: 43.8 years
  • Median household income: $232,492 (year 2000) Cherry Hills
  • Median house value: $1,193,000 (year 2005) Cherry Hills (80113)
  • Average Price per Square Foot: $369 (October 2017)[13]

Educational Background for population 25 years and over in Cherry Hills Village:

  • High school or higher: 97.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 75.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 37.5%

Marital Status for population 15 years and over in Cherry Hills Village:

  • Never married: 19.2%
  • Now married: 74.9%
  • Separated: 0.1%
  • Widowed: 2.7%
  • Divorced: 3.1%

Notable people[]

Notable individuals who were born in or have lived in Cherry Hills Village include:

  • Merle Chambers (1946- ), lawyer, business executive, and philanthropist[14]
  • Peter H. Dominick (1915-1981), former U.S. Senator from Colorado[15]
  • David Duval (1971- ), golfer[16]
  • John Elway (1960-), NFL quarterback/executive[17]
  • Peyton Manning (1976- ), NFL quarterback[18]
  • Rebecca Love Kourlis (1952-), former justice of Colorado Supreme Court[19]
  • Ethel Merman (1908-1984), American entertainer[20]
  • Joe Sakic (1969-), former National Hockey League (NHL) player, current NHL executive[21]
  • Mike Shanahan (1952-), National Football League (NFL) coach[22]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e "Active Colorado Municipalities". State of Colorado, Colorado Department of Local Affairs, Division of Local Government. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
  2. ^ "Colorado Counties". State of Colorado, Colorado Department of Local Affairs, Division of Local Government. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
  3. ^ "Colorado Municipal Incorporations". State of Colorado, Department of Personnel & Administration, Colorado State Archives. 2004-12-01. Retrieved 2007-09-02.
  4. ^ Jump up to: a b c d "Decennial Census P.L. 94-171 Redistricting Data". United States Census Bureau, United States Department of Commerce. August 12, 2021. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
  5. ^ "2014 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Places". United States Census Bureau. July 1, 2014. Retrieved January 5, 2015.
  6. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  7. ^ "ZIP Code Lookup". United States Postal Service. Archived from the original (JavaScript/HTML) on September 3, 2007. Retrieved September 5, 2007.
  8. ^ Kiersz, Andy (2014-09-09). "Here's The Most Affluent Town In Every State". Business Insider. Retrieved 2014-09-09.
  9. ^ Dawson, John Frank (1954). Place names in Colorado: why 700 communities were so named, 150 of Spanish or Indian origin. Denver, CO: The J. Frank Dawson Publishing Co. p. 13.
  10. ^ Tabachnik, Sam (16 April 2019). ""The right thing to do": Cherry Hills Village officially rename Swastika Acres subdivision". The Denver Post. MediaNews Group. Retrieved 18 April 2019.
  11. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  12. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  13. ^ "Cherry Hills Village | Usaj Realty".
  14. ^ "Tiffany Forms Board of Community Gems". Rocky Mountain News. 30 May 2000. Archived from the original on 9 November 2017. Retrieved 8 November 2017 – via HighBeam.
  15. ^ "Dominic, Peter Hoyt, (1915-1981)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. U.S. Congress. Retrieved 2016-04-18.
  16. ^ Brown, Chip (2010-06-16). "What the Hell Happened to David Duval?". Men's Journal. Archived from the original on 2016-04-17. Retrieved 2016-04-18.
  17. ^ Aerial view of John Elway's house on S Elizabeth Ct. near Cherry Hills Farm Drive
  18. ^ "20 Outrageous Mansions Owned By Modern Sports Legends". Forbes. 2016-04-11. Archived from the original on 2016-08-11. Retrieved 2016-09-05.
  19. ^ "Citizens of the West: Tom and Rebecca Kourlis". The Denver Post. 2010-01-04. Retrieved 2021-05-25.
  20. ^ http://www.westword.com/news/ethel-merman-makes-a-thankfully-rare-appearance-on-colorado-public-television-5841272
  21. ^ Dater, Adrian (November 11, 2012). "Joe Sakic: Hall of Fame NHL player reflects on his career". Denver Post. Retrieved February 27, 2019.
  22. ^ http://www.denverpost.com/2016/07/13/mike-shanahans-home-on-sale/

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