Edwards, Colorado
Edwards, Colorado | |
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| Roundabout in Edwards near Interstate 70. Roundabout in Edwards near Interstate 70. | |
| Location of the Edwards CDP in Eagle County, Colorado. Location of the Edwards CDP in Eagle County, Colorado. | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Colorado |
| County | Eagle[1] |
| Government | |
| • Type | unincorporated community |
| • Body | Eagle County[1] |
| Area | |
• Total | 26.789 sq mi (69.382 km2) |
| • Land | 26.636 sq mi (68.988 km2) |
| • Water | 0.152 sq mi (0.394 km2) |
| Elevation | 7,221 ft (2,201 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 11,246 |
| • Density | 422.20/sq mi (163.01/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) |
| ZIP code[5] | 81632 |
| Area codes | 970/748 |
| GNIS place ID | 204666 |
| GNIS town ID | 2408049 |
| FIPS code | 08-23300 |
Edwards is an unincorporated town, a post office, and a census-designated place (CDP) located in and governed by Eagle County, Colorado, United States. Despite being an unincorporated community, Edwards is the principal community of the Edwards, CO Micropolitan Statistical Area and the Edwards-Rifle, CO Combined Statistical Area. The Edwards post office has the ZIP Code 81632.[5] At the United States Census 2020, the population of the Edwards CDP was 11,246.[4] The Edwards Metropolitan District provides services.
History
[edit | edit source]The Edwards, Colorado, post office opened on July 10, 1883.[6] The community was named after Melvin Edwards, a local postal official.[7]
Geography
[edit | edit source]Edwards is in the valley of the Eagle River and extends southwards up the valleys of Lake Creek and Colorow Creek, at the north end of the Sawatch Range. It is bordered to the east by the town of Avon. U.S. Route 6 runs through the center of Edwards on the south side of the Eagle River, while Interstate 70 runs through the CDP north of the river, with access from Exit 163. Via I-70, it is 14 miles (23 km) east to Vail, 110 miles (180 km) east to Denver, 17 miles (27 km) west to Eagle, and 47 miles (76 km) west to Glenwood Springs.
The Edwards CDP has an area of 17,145 acres (69.382 km2), including 97 acres (0.394 km2) of water.[3]
Education
[edit | edit source]K-12 Education
[edit | edit source]Edwards is served by Eagle County School District Re-50J. The community is home to an elementary school, a middle school, three high schools, and a charter school:
- Edwards Elementary School
- Berry Creek Middle School
- Eagle County Charter Academy
- Battle Mountain High School
- Red Canyon Alternative High School
- Vail Christian High School
Higher Education
[edit | edit source]Colorado Mountain College operates its Vail Valley campus in Edwards.[8] In 2022, CMC Vail Valley enrolled 2,490 students, making it the largest CMC campus by enrollment.[9]
Demographics
[edit | edit source]The United States Census Bureau initially defined the Edwards CDP for the United States Census 2000.
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
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| 2000 | 8,257 | — |
| 2010 | 10,266 | +24.3% |
| 2020 | 11,246 | +9.5% |
| Source: United States Census Bureau | ||
Ski resorts
[edit | edit source]Edwards is in a favorable location for skiers and riders. Beaver Creek Resort is 4 miles (6 km) to the east while Vail is 14.5 miles (23.3 km) to the east.
See also
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- Edwards, CO Micropolitan Statistical Area
- Edwards-Rifle, CO Combined Statistical Area
- List of census-designated places in Colorado
- List of populated places in Colorado
- List of post offices in Colorado
References
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External links
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- State of Colorado
- Edwards @ Colorado.com
- Edwards @ UncoverColorado.com
- Edwards Metropolitan District website
- Eagle County website
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