Fleming, Colorado

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Fleming, Colorado
Statutory Town[1]
Town of Fleming[1]
Entering Fleming from the west.
Entering Fleming from the west.
Location of the Town of Fleming in Logan County, Colorado.
Location of the Town of Fleming in Logan County, Colorado.
Fleming is located in the United States
Fleming
Fleming
Location of the Town of Fleming in the United States.
Coordinates: 40°40′58″N 102°50′24″W / 40.68278°N 102.84000°W / 40.68278; -102.84000Coordinates: 40°40′58″N 102°50′24″W / 40.68278°N 102.84000°W / 40.68278; -102.84000
Country United States
State Colorado
CountyLogan County[1]
Incorporated (town)May 5, 1917[2]
Government
 • TypeStatutory Town[1]
Area
[3]
 • Total0.489 sq mi (1.267 km2)
 • Land0.489 sq mi (1.267 km2)
 • Water0.000 sq mi (0.000 km2)
Elevation
[4]
4,242 ft (1,293 m)
Population
 (2020)[3]
 • Total428
 • Density875/sq mi (338/km2)
 • Metro
21,528
Time zoneUTC−07:00 (MST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−06:00 (MDT)
ZIP code[5]
80728
Area code(s)970
FIPS code08-26875
GNIS feature ID0204718
Websitewww.flemingcolorado.us

The Town of Fleming is a Statutory Town in Logan County, Colorado, United States.[1] The town population was 428 at the 2020 United States Census.[3] Fleming is a part of the Sterling, CO Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History[]

Fleming was named for Henry Bascom Fleming, a railroad official.[6]

Geography[]

Fleming is located at 40°40′58″N 102°50′24″W / 40.68278°N 102.84000°W / 40.68278; -102.84000 (40.682874, -102.839871).[7]

At the 2020 United States Census, the town had a total area of 313 acres (1.267 km2), all of it land.[3]

Climate[]

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Fleming has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[8]

Demographics[]

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1920518—
1930365−29.5%
19404009.6%
1950377−5.7%
19603841.9%
1970349−9.1%
198038811.2%
1990344−11.3%
200042623.8%
2010408−4.2%
20204284.9%
U.S. Decennial Census

As of the census[9] of 2000, there were 426 people, 169 households, and 115 families residing in the town. The population density was 822.9 people per square mile (316.3/km2). There were 198 housing units at an average density of 382.5 per square mile (147.0/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 96.71% White, 2.35% African American, 0.23% Native American, and 0.70% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.35% of the population.

There were 169 households, out of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.6% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.4% were non-families. 30.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.9% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 23.0% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 19.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $26,484, and the median income for a family was $31,818. Males had a median income of $25,417 versus $14,063 for females. The per capita income for the town was $12,113. About 6.4% of families and 12.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.0% of those under age 18 and 10.8% of those age 65 or over.

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d e "Active Colorado Municipalities". Colorado Department of Local Affairs. Retrieved October 18, 2021.
  2. ^ "Colorado Municipal Incorporations". State of Colorado, Department of Personnel & Administration, Colorado State Archives. 2004-12-01. Retrieved 2007-09-02.
  3. ^ 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 10, 2021.
  4. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. ^ "ZIP Code Lookup". United States Postal Service. Archived from the original (JavaScript/HTML) on December 14, 2006. Retrieved September 16, 2007.
  6. ^ Exploring Colorado Highways: Trip Trivia. Exploring America's Highway. 2007. p. 107. ISBN 978-0-9777301-0-0.
  7. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  8. ^ Climate Summary for Fleming, Colorado
  9. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.

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