Genesee, Colorado facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Genesee, Colorado
Census Designated Place
Chief Hosa Lodge, Genesee Mountain Park, built in 1917.
Location of the Genesee CDP in Jefferson County, Colorado.Colorado
Genesee, Colorado Location in the United States
Country	United States
State	Colorado
County	Jefferson County
Government
• Type	unincorporated community
Area
• Total	6.663 sq mi (17.257 km2)
• Land	6.657 sq mi (17.242 km2)
• Water	0.006 sq mi (0.015 km2)
Elevation	7,743 ft (2,360 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	3,610
• Density	541.8/sq mi (209.19/km2)
Time zone	UTC-7 (MST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP Code	Golden 80401
Area codes	303 & 720
GNIS feature	Genesee CDP

Genesee is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP) located in and governed by Jefferson County, Colorado, United States. The CDP is a part of the Denver–Aurora–Lakewood, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population of the Genesee CDP was 3,610 at the United States Census 2020. The Golden post office (Zip code 80401) serves the area.

Geography

Genesse is located in the foothills of the Front Range.

The Genesee CDP has an area of 4,264 acres (17.257 km²), including 3.7 acres (0.015 km²) of water.

Demographics

The United States Census Bureau initially defined the Genesee CDP for the 1990 United States Census.

Attractions

• Genesee Park, in the Denver Mountain Parks system.

Education

Genesee is served by the Jefferson County Public Schools.

See also

In Spanish: Genesee (Colorado) para niños