Colorado

Park

17,390
2020 population
1870
first census record
16
census records

About Park

Park, Colorado, first appears in the United States federal census in 1870, when it recorded a population of 447. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 17,390.

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

On the ground today, 2 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Espinosa Brothers Murder Spree, South Park CO, Reynolds Gang Robbery and Execution, South Park CO, and 28 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202017,390
201016,206
200014,523
19907,174
19805,333
19702,185
19601,822
19501,870
19403,272
19302,052
19201,977
19102,492
19002,998
18903,548
18803,970
1870447
Source

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

Battles & engagements in Park

Military engagements that took place in Park, Colorado.

Espinosa Brothers Murder Spree, South Park CO
1863
Reynolds Gang Robbery and Execution, South Park CO
1864

Historic places in Park

National Register of Historic Places listings in Park, Colorado.

Glenisle
Bailey
Como School
Como
Salt Works Ranch
Hartsel
South Park Community Church
Fairplay
Colorado Salt Works
Hartsel
Estabrook Historic District
Bailey
EM Ranch
Hartsel
South Platte River Bridge
Lake George
South Park City Museum
Fairplay
Boreas Railroad Station Site
Como
Como Roundhouse, Railroad Depot and Hotel Complex
Como
Shawnee
Shawnee
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Frequently asked about Park

When does Park first appear in the US census?
Park, Colorado first appears in the federal census in 1870, with a recorded population of 447.
What is the population of Park?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Park had a recorded population of 17,390.
Were any battles fought in Park?
2 documented military engagements took place in Park, including Espinosa Brothers Murder Spree, South Park CO, Reynolds Gang Robbery and Execution, South Park CO.
How many historic places are in Park?
28 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Park, Colorado.
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