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Fairmount, Colorado
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Location of the Fairmount CDP in Jefferson County, Colorado.
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 Fairmount, Colorado
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Jefferson County |
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| • Type | unincorporated community |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.281 sq mi (16.267 km2) |
| • Land | 6.084 sq mi (15.758 km2) |
| • Water | 0.197 sq mi (0.509 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,590 ft (1,704 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 9,324 |
| • Density | 1,484.54/sq mi (573.18/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
80403
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| Area codes | 303 & 720 |
| GNIS feature | Fairmount CDP |
Fairmount is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP) in Jefferson County, Colorado, United States. The CDP is a part of the Denver–Aurora–Lakewood, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population of the Fairmount CDP was 9,324 at the United States Census 2010. ZIP code 80403 applies to addresses in Fairmount.
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Geography
Fairmount is bordered to the north by Arvada, to the east by Wheat Ridge, to the south by unincorporated Applewood, and to the west by Golden and undeveloped land on North Table Mountain.
The southeast corner of the Fairmount CDP touches Interstate 70, which leads east 8 miles (13 km) into Denver.
The Fairmount CDP has an area of 4,020 acres (16.267 km2), including 126 acres (0.509 km2) of water.
Demographics
The United States Census Bureau initially defined the Fairmount CDP for the United States Census 2010.
| Fairmount CDP, Colorado | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 2010 | 7,559 | — |
| 2020 | 9,324 | +23.3% |
| Source: United States Census Bureau | ||
Education
Fairmount is served by the Jefferson County Public Schools.
See also
In Spanish: Fairmount (Colorado) para niños
