Colorado

Grand

15,717

2020 population

1880

first census record

census records

About Grand

Grand, Colorado, first appears in the United States federal census in 1880, when it recorded a population of 417. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 15,717.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 36 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census Year	Population	Chart
2020	15,717
2010	14,843
2000	12,442
1990	7,966
1980	7,475
1970	4,107
1960	3,557
1950	3,963
1940	3,587
1930	2,108
1920	2,659
1910	1,862
1900	741
1890	604
1880	417

Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Historic places in Grand

National Register of Historic Places listings in Grand, Colorado.

Shadow Mountain Lookout

Grand Lake

Lulu City Site

Grand Lake

Holzwarth Historic District

Grand Lake

Shadow Mountain Trail

Milner Pass Road Camp Mess Hall and House

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Frequently asked about Grand

When does Grand first appear in the US census?

Grand, Colorado first appears in the federal census in 1880, with a recorded population of 417.

What is the population of Grand?

At the most recent federal census (2020), Grand had a recorded population of 15,717.

How many historic places are in Grand?

36 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Grand, Colorado.

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