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The current estimated population of Allenspark, Colorado is 547, with 50.2% male and 49.8% female. Allenspark has maintained a small, stable population, known for its mountain setting and outdoor recreational opportunities.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1896
  • County: Boulder
  • Land area: 5.8 square miles
  • Population density: Approximately 94 people per square mile
  • Area code: 303
  • Zip code: 80510

Geography and Location

Allenspark, Colorado is located in Boulder County, in the northern part of the state, at the base of Mount Meeker and near Rocky Mountain National Park. The town is situated at an elevation of about 8,500 feet, offering stunning views of the surrounding mountains and forests. Allenspark is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, with opportunities for hiking, fishing, and camping in the nearby national park and wilderness areas. Its remote, mountain location provides a peaceful, natural environment, attracting both residents and visitors seeking solitude and outdoor adventure. The town’s proximity to Estes Park and Boulder offers access to additional services and amenities.

Demographics

Median resident age: 48.6 years
Median household income: $42,596
Median house value: $233,300

Population by Race

Races in Allenspark:

  • White Non-Hispanic (95.4%)
  • Hispanic (1.6%)
  • American Indian (1.6%)
  • Two or more races (1.6%)
  • Other race (0.6%)

Ancestries: German (29.2%), Irish (16.7%), English (15.9%), United States (13.5%), Scotch-Irish (7.7%), Italian (7.5%).

Elevation: 8450 feet

Land area: 42.8 square miles

Map of Allenspark, CO

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Allenspark

  • High school or higher: 97.4%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 40.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 22.4%
  • Unemployed: 5.2%
  • Mean travel time to work: 37.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Allenspark CDP

  • Never married: 26.0%
  • Now married: 53.2%
  • Separated: 2.1%
  • Widowed: 5.0%
  • Divorced: 13.6%

4.0% Foreign born (3.2% Asia, 0.8% Latin America).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Allenspark:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Allenspark:

  • FORT COLLINS-LOVELAND MUNI (about 40 miles; FORT COLLINS/LOVELAND, CO; Abbreviation: FNL)
  • BUCKLEY AFB (about 64 miles; AURORA, CO; Abbreviation: BKF)
  • DENVER INTL (about 64 miles; DENVER, CO; Abbreviation: DEN)

Other public-use airports nearest to Allenspark:

  • BOULDER MUNI (about 24 miles; BOULDER, CO; Abbreviation: 1V5)
  • VANCE BRAND (about 26 miles; LONGMONT, CO; Abbreviation: 2V2)
  • GRANBY-GRAND COUNTY (about 30 miles; GRANBY, CO; Abbreviation: GNB)

Amtrak station near Allenspark:

  • 19 miles: BOULDER (4401 N. BROADWAY) – Bus Station. Services: enclosed waiting area, public payphones, snack bar.

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Allenspark:

  • UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT BOULDER (about 13 miles; BOULDER, CO; Full-time enrollment: 25,355)
  • COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY (about 18 miles; Fort Collins, CO; Full-time enrollment: 22,684)
  • COLORADO SCHOOL OF MINES (about 39 miles; GOLDEN, CO; Full-time enrollment: 3,183)
  • FRONT RANGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 40 miles; WESTMINSTER, CO; Full-time enrollment: 6,858)
  • RED ROCKS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 44 miles; LAKEWOOD, CO; Full-time enrollment: 3,835)
  • REGIS UNIVERSITY (about 44 miles; DENVER, CO; Full-time enrollment: 5,898)
  • EMILY GRIFFITH OPPORTUNITY SCHOOL (about 47 miles; DENVER, CO; Full-time enrollment: 3,083)

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