Meridian, Colorado | |
|---|---|
) Location of the Meridian CDP in Douglas County, Colorado. | |
)  Meridian Location of the Meridian CDP in the United States. | |
| Coordinates: 39°31′41″N 104°49′33″W / 39.5280645°N 104.8257853°W[1] | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Douglas County |
| Government | |
| • Type | unincorporated community |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.509 sq mi (1.319 km2) |
| • Land | 0.509 sq mi (1.319 km2) |
| • Water | 0.000 sq mi (0.000 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,964 ft (1,818 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 2,970 |
| • Density | 5,835/sq mi (2,252/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code[3] | 80112 |
| Area codes | 303 & 720 |
| GNIS feature[2] | Meridian CDP |
Meridian is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP) located in and governed by Douglas County, Colorado, United States. The CDP is a part of the Denver–Aurora–Lakewood, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population of the Meridian CDP was 2,970 at the United States Census 2010.[4] The CDP lies in ZIP code 80112.[3]
Geography
The Meridian CDP has an area of 326 acres (1.319 km2), all land.[1]
Demographics
The United States Census Bureau initially defined the Meridian CDP for the United States Census 2000.
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 184 | — |
| 2010 | 2,970 | +1514.1% |
| 2020 | — | |
| Source: United States Census Bureau | ||
Education
The Douglas County School District serves Meridian.
Economy
The Meridian business park, from which the CDP derives its name, hosts the headquarters of Dish Network.
See also
- Outline of Colorado
- Index of Colorado-related articles
- State of Colorado
- Colorado cities and towns
- Colorado census designated places
- Colorado counties
- Colorado metropolitan areas
- Front Range Urban Corridor
- North Central Colorado Urban Area
- Denver-Aurora-Boulder, CO Combined Statistical Area
- Denver-Aurora-Broomfield, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area
- Colorado cities and towns
References
- ^ a b c "State of Colorado Census Designated Places - BAS20 - Data as of January 1, 2020". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 21, 2020.
- ^ a b c "U.S. Board on Geographic Names: Domestic Names". United States Geological Survey. Retrieved December 21, 2020.
- ^ a b "Zip Code 80112 Map and Profile". zipdatamaps.com. 2020. Retrieved December 21, 2020.
- ^ "2010: DEC Summary File 1". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 21, 2020.