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|area_code = [[Area code 970|970]]
|area_code = [[Area code 970|970]]
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'''Winter Park''' is a [[Colorado municipalities#Home rule municipality|home rule municipality]] in [[Grand County, Colorado|Grand County]], [[Colorado]], United States. The permanent population was 999 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]],<ref name="Census 2010">{{Cite web| url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US0885705| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Winter Park town, Colorado| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau| work=American Factfinder| accessdate=November 18, 2016}}{{dead link|bot=medic|date=April 2020}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> although with 2,572 housing units within the town limits<ref name="Census 2010"/> the seasonal population can be much higher.
'''Winter Park''' is a [[Colorado municipalities#Home rule municipality|home rule municipality]] in [[Grand County, Colorado|Grand County]], [[Colorado]], United States. The permanent population was 1,033 at the [[2020 United States Census|2020 census]],<ref name="Census 2020" /> although with 2,572 housing units within the town limits<ref name="Census 2010"/> the seasonal population can be much higher.


It is home to the [[Winter Park Resort]], a ski resort. The town and resort are served by the [[Winter Park Express]] ski train run by Amtrak.
It is home to [[Winter Park Resort]], a ski resort owned by the City of Denver and managed by [[Alterra Mountain Company]]. The town and resort are served by the [[Winter Park Express]] ski train run by Amtrak. The area also has [[cross-country skiing]] opportunities, including Devil's Thumb Ranch. In the spring and summer, Winter Park is known for mountain biking, concerts, hiking, and fishing.

Although the town center is at about {{convert|9000|ft}} above sea level,<ref>[http://www.winterparkgov.com/ City of Winter Park official web site, Retrieved February 22, 2007.]</ref> Winter Park, using administrative boundaries as a measure, became the [[extreme points of the United States|highest incorporated town]] in the United States after the July 2006 annexation of {{convert|5214|acre|km2}} of Winter Park Resort to allow new on-mountain improvements. This claim is disputed since Winter Park has no residences above {{convert|9550|ft|m|sp=us}}, while contiguous residential neighborhoods in [[Leadville, Colorado]], extend to {{convert|10360|ft|m|sp=us}} and in [[Alma, Colorado]], to {{convert|11680|ft|m|sp=us}}, and Alma's town center is at {{convert|10361|ft|m|sp=us}}.
The area also has [[cross-country skiing]] opportunities, including Devil's Thumb Ranch. In the spring and summer, Winter Park is known for mountain biking, concerts, hiking, and fishing.


== Geography ==
== Geography ==
Winter Park is located in southeastern Grand County at {{coord|39.904071|-105.779198|type:city_region:US|format=dms|display=inline}},<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> at the southern end of the Fraser Valley. It is bordered to the north by the town of [[Fraser, Colorado|Fraser]]. [[U.S. Route 40]] passes through the town, leading south and east over [[Berthoud Pass]] {{convert|66|mi}} to [[Denver]] and northwest {{convert|20|mi}} to [[Granby, Colorado|Granby]].
Winter Park is located in southeastern Grand County at the southern end of the Fraser Valley. It is bordered to the north by the town of [[Fraser, Colorado|Fraser]]. [[U.S. Route 40]] passes through the town, leading south and east over [[Berthoud Pass]] {{convert|66|mi}} to [[Denver]] and northwest {{convert|20|mi}} to [[Granby, Colorado|Granby]].


According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|42.7|km2|order=flip}}.<ref name="Census 2010"/>
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|42.7|km2|order=flip}}.<ref name="Census 2010">{{Cite web| url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US0885705| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Winter Park town, Colorado| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau| work=American Factfinder| access-date=November 18, 2016}}{{dead link|bot=medic|date=April 2020}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>


Its elevation ranges from approximately {{convert|8700|to|12060|ft}} above sea level, and is considered sub-alpine country. It is snow-covered for about six months a year. Although the town center is at about {{convert|9000|ft}} above sea level,<ref>[http://www.winterparkgov.com/ City of Winter Park official web site, Retrieved February 22, 2007.]</ref> Winter Park, using administrative boundaries as a measure, became the [[extreme points of the United States|highest incorporated town]] in the United States after the July 2006 annexation of {{convert|5214|acre|km2}} of Winter Park Resort to allow new on-mountain improvements. This claim is disputed since Winter Park has no residences above {{convert|9550|ft|m|sp=us}}, while contiguous residential neighborhoods in [[Leadville, Colorado]], extend to {{convert|10360|ft|m|sp=us}} and in [[Alma, Colorado]], to {{convert|11680|ft|m|sp=us}}, and Alma's town center is at {{convert|10361|ft|m|sp=us}}.
Its elevation ranges from approximately {{convert|8700|to|12060|ft}} above sea level, and is considered sub-alpine country. It is snow-covered for about six months a year.

==Climate==

According to the [[Köppen Climate Classification]] system, Winter Park has a [[subarctic climate]], abbreviated "Dfc" on climate maps.

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|location = Winter Park, Colorado, 1991–2020 normals
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| Jan high F = 29.8
| Feb high F = 32.4
| Mar high F = 40.0
| Apr high F = 47.1
| May high F = 56.1
| Jun high F = 68.0
| Jul high F = 73.1
| Aug high F = 71.0
| Sep high F = 64.0
| Oct high F = 51.7
| Nov high F = 38.4
| Dec high F = 29.7
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| Jan low F = 6.7
| Feb low F = 7.1
| Mar low F = 13.7
| Apr low F = 19.8
| May low F = 28.5
| Jun low F = 36.6
| Jul low F = 41.0
| Aug low F = 40.8
| Sep low F = 34.1
| Oct low F = 25.0
| Nov low F = 14.5
| Dec low F = 6.8
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|Jan precipitation inch = 2.13
|Feb precipitation inch = 2.29
|Mar precipitation inch = 2.54
|Apr precipitation inch = 3.34
|May precipitation inch = 2.42
|Jun precipitation inch = 1.49
|Jul precipitation inch = 2.16
|Aug precipitation inch = 2.01
|Sep precipitation inch = 1.77
|Oct precipitation inch = 1.88
|Nov precipitation inch = 2.17
|Dec precipitation inch = 2.20
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|Jan snow inch = 33.2
|Feb snow inch = 30.8
|Mar snow inch = 31.9
|Apr snow inch = 31.5
|May snow inch = 11.2
|Jun snow inch = 1.0
|Jul snow inch = 0.0
|Aug snow inch = 0.0
|Sep snow inch = 1.3
|Oct snow inch = 14.2
|Nov snow inch = 26.8
|Dec snow inch = 32.1
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|Jan snow depth inch = 36.0
|Feb snow depth inch = 42.6
|Mar snow depth inch = 44.6
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|May snow depth inch = 12.9
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|Aug snow depth inch = 0.0
|Sep snow depth inch = 1.2
|Oct snow depth inch = 6.9
|Nov snow depth inch = 14.2
|Dec snow depth inch = 26.3
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== Demographics ==
== Demographics ==
{{US Census population
{{US Census population
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|1980= 480
|1980= 480
|1990= 528
|1990= 528
|2000= 662
|2000= 662
|2010= 999
|2010= 999
|2020= 1033
|estyear=2018
|footnote=[[United States census|U.S. Decennial Census]]
|estimate=1051
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2018">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2018.html|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|accessdate=February 20, 2020}}</ref>
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> of 2000, there were 662 people, 318 households, and 129 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was 82.1 people per square mile (31.7/km²). There were 1,231 housing units at an average density of 152.7 per square mile (59.0/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 96.53% [[White American|White]], 0.15% [[African American]], 0.60% [[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]], 0.91% [[Asian American|Asian]], 0.45% from [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census|other races]], and 1.36% from two or more races. [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanics or Latinos]] of any race were 1.36% of the population.
<!--As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=January 31, 2008|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> of 2000, there were 662 people, 318 households, and 129 families residing in the town. The population density was {{convert|82.1|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 1,231 housing units at an average density of {{convert|152.7|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the town was 96.53% [[White American|White]], 0.15% [[African American]], 0.60% [[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]], 0.91% [[Asian American|Asian]], 0.45% from [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census|other races]], and 1.36% from two or more races. [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanics or Latinos]] of any race were 1.36% of the population.


There were 318 households out of which 14.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 33.3% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 59.4% were non-families. 38.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.04 and the average family size was 2.67.
There were 318 households, out of which 14.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 33.3% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 59.4% were non-families. 38.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.04 and the average family size was 2.67.


The age distribution was 12.5% under the age of 18, 11.5% from 18 to 24, 44.0% from 25 to 44, 27.0% from 45 to 64, and 5.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 143.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 143.3 males.
The age distribution was 12.5% under the age of 18, 11.5% from 18 to 24, 44.0% from 25 to 44, 27.0% from 45 to 64, and 5.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 143.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 143.3 males.


The median income for a household in the town was $44,000, and the median income for a family was $80,660. Males had a median income of $35,221 versus $27,500 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $36,699. About 3.3% of families and 9.2% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 6.8% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the town was $44,000, and the median income for a family was $80,660. Males had a median income of $35,221 versus $27,500 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $36,699. About 3.3% of families and 9.2% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 6.8% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.-->{{clear|left}}


== Notable people ==
== Notable people ==
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==See also==
==See also==
{{portal|Geography|North America|<!--Northern America-->|United States|Colorado|Mountains}}
{{portal|Colorado}}
*[[Outline of Colorado]]
**[[Index of Colorado-related articles]]
*[[State of Colorado]]
**[[Colorado cities and towns]]
***[[Colorado municipalities]]
**[[Colorado counties]]
***[[Grand County, Colorado]]
*[[Arapaho National Forest]]
*[[Arapaho National Forest]]
*[[Front Range]]
*[[Winter Park Resort]]
*[[Winter Park Resort]]
*[[Moffat Tunnel]]
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* [http://dtdapps.coloradodot.info/staticdata/Downloads/CityMaps/WINTER%20PARK.pdf CDOT map of the Town of Winter Park]
* [http://dtdapps.coloradodot.info/staticdata/Downloads/CityMaps/WINTER%20PARK.pdf CDOT map of the Town of Winter Park]
* [http://www.skiwinterpark.com/ Winter Park Resort]
* [http://www.skiwinterpark.com/ Winter Park Resort]
* [http://www.angelfire.com/co/chuckgraves/ Winter Park History]
* [https://www.angelfire.com/co/chuckgraves/ Winter Park History]
* [http://3dskimaps.com/index.php?path=winterpark 3dSkiMap of Winter Park]
* [http://3dskimaps.com/index.php?path=winterpark 3dSkiMap of Winter Park]
* {{Wikivoyage-inline|Winter Park (Colorado)}}
* {{Wikivoyage inline|Winter Park (Colorado)}}
{{Grand County, Colorado}}
{{Grand County, Colorado}}
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Revision as of 21:58, 11 July 2024

Winter Park, Colorado
Town
Part of downtown Winter Park with the Continental Divide in the background
Part of downtown Winter Park with the Continental Divide in the background
Motto: 
Colorado's Highest
Location of Winter Park in Grand County, Colorado.
Location of Winter Park in Grand County, Colorado.
Coordinates: 39°52′43″N 105°46′58″W / 39.87861°N 105.78278°W / 39.87861; -105.78278
CountryUnited States
StateColorado
County[1]Grand County
FoundedAugust 1, 1978
IncorporatedSeptember 1, 1979[2]
Government
 • TypeHome rule municipality[1]
 • MayorNick Kutrumbos[citation needed]
Area
[3]
 • Total16.89 sq mi (43.74 km2)
 • Land16.89 sq mi (43.74 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[4]
10,128 ft (3,087 m)
Population
 (2020)[5]
 • Total1,033
 • Density61/sq mi (24/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (MST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code[6]
80482 (PO Box)
Area code970
FIPS code08-85705
GNIS feature ID2413502[4]
Websitewww.wpgov.com
Highest incorporated town in the U.S.

Winter Park is a home rule municipality in Grand County, Colorado, United States. The permanent population was 1,033 at the 2020 census,[5] although with 2,572 housing units within the town limits[7] the seasonal population can be much higher.

It is home to Winter Park Resort, a ski resort owned by the City of Denver and managed by Alterra Mountain Company. The town and resort are served by the Winter Park Express ski train run by Amtrak. The area also has cross-country skiing opportunities, including Devil's Thumb Ranch. In the spring and summer, Winter Park is known for mountain biking, concerts, hiking, and fishing.

Geography

Winter Park is located in southeastern Grand County at the southern end of the Fraser Valley. It is bordered to the north by the town of Fraser. U.S. Route 40 passes through the town, leading south and east over Berthoud Pass 66 miles (106 km) to Denver and northwest 20 miles (32 km) to Granby.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 16.5 square miles (42.7 km2).[7]

Its elevation ranges from approximately 8,700 to 12,060 feet (2,650 to 3,680 m) above sea level, and is considered sub-alpine country. It is snow-covered for about six months a year. Although the town center is at about 9,000 feet (2,700 m) above sea level,[8] Winter Park, using administrative boundaries as a measure, became the highest incorporated town in the United States after the July 2006 annexation of 5,214 acres (21.10 km2) of Winter Park Resort to allow new on-mountain improvements. This claim is disputed since Winter Park has no residences above 9,550 feet (2,910 m), while contiguous residential neighborhoods in Leadville, Colorado, extend to 10,360 feet (3,160 m) and in Alma, Colorado, to 11,680 feet (3,560 m), and Alma's town center is at 10,361 feet (3,158 m).

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Winter Park has a subarctic climate, abbreviated "Dfc" on climate maps.

Climate data for Winter Park, Colorado, 1991–2020 normals
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 29.8
(−1.2) 		32.4
(0.2) 		40.0
(4.4) 		47.1
(8.4) 		56.1
(13.4) 		68.0
(20.0) 		73.1
(22.8) 		71.0
(21.7) 		64.0
(17.8) 		51.7
(10.9) 		38.4
(3.6) 		29.7
(−1.3) 		50.1
(10.1)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 6.7
(−14.1) 		7.1
(−13.8) 		13.7
(−10.2) 		19.8
(−6.8) 		28.5
(−1.9) 		36.6
(2.6) 		41.0
(5.0) 		40.8
(4.9) 		34.1
(1.2) 		25.0
(−3.9) 		14.5
(−9.7) 		6.8
(−14.0) 		22.9
(−5.1)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 2.13
(54) 		2.29
(58) 		2.54
(65) 		3.34
(85) 		2.42
(61) 		1.49
(38) 		2.16
(55) 		2.01
(51) 		1.77
(45) 		1.88
(48) 		2.17
(55) 		2.20
(56) 		26.4
(671)
Average snowfall inches (cm) 33.2
(84) 		30.8
(78) 		31.9
(81) 		31.5
(80) 		11.2
(28) 		1.0
(2.5) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		1.3
(3.3) 		14.2
(36) 		26.8
(68) 		32.1
(82) 		214.0
(544)
Average extreme snow depth inches (cm) 36.0
(91) 		42.6
(108) 		44.6
(113) 		32.9
(84) 		12.9
(33) 		0.5
(1.3) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		1.2
(3.0) 		6.9
(18) 		14.2
(36) 		26.3
(67) 		46.5
(118)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) 13.0 11.3 11.0 11.0 9.5 7.2 10.2 11.6 8.7 8.2 10.7 11.7 124.1
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) 12.3 11.0 10.4 9.6 3.8 0.3 0.0 0.0 0.6 5.3 9.7 10.7 73.7
Source: NOAA[9]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1980480—
199052810.0%
200066225.4%
201099950.9%
20201,0333.4%
U.S. Decennial Census

Notable people

  • Elizabeth McIntyre (born 1965), freestyle skier, Olympic silver medalist; lives in Winter Park
  • Ryan Max Riley (born 1979), freestyle skier, US Champion, and humorist; lived in Winter Park
  • Michelle Roark (born 1974), freestyle skier, World Champion silver medalist and two-time Olympian; lived in Winter Park
  • Ryan St. Onge (born 1983), freestyle skier, World Champion and two-time Olympian; lived in Winter Park

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Active Colorado Municipalities". State of Colorado, Department of Local Affairs. Retrieved September 1, 2007.
  2. ^ "Colorado Municipal Incorporations". State of Colorado, Department of Personnel & Administration, Colorado State Archives. December 1, 2004. Retrieved September 2, 2007.
  3. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 1, 2020.
  4. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Winter Park, Colorado
  5. ^ a b United States Census Bureau. "Winter Park town; Colorado". Retrieved April 23, 2023.
  6. ^ "ZIP Code Lookup" (JavaScript/HTML). United States Postal Service. Retrieved January 9, 2008.
  7. ^ a b "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Winter Park town, Colorado". American Factfinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved November 18, 2016.[dead link]
  8. ^ City of Winter Park official web site, Retrieved February 22, 2007.
  9. ^ "U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved September 9, 2022.
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