Summary
Westcreek is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP) located in and governed by Douglas County, Colorado, United States. The CDP is a part of the Denver–Aurora–Lakewood, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population of the Westcreek CDP was 120 at the United States Census 2020.[3] The Sedalia post office (Zip Code 80135) serves the area.[4]
Westcreek, Colorado | |
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 Westcreek Road in Westcreek. | |
 Location of the Westcreek CDP in Douglas County, Colorado. | |
  Westcreek Location of the Westcreek CDP in the United States. | |
| Coordinates: 39°08′59″N 105°09′45″W / 39.1498588°N 105.1626114°W[1] | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Douglas County |
| Government | |
| • Type | unincorporated community |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.260 sq mi (3.263 km2) |
| • Land | 1.218 sq mi (3.155 km2) |
| • Water | 0.042 sq mi (0.108 km2) |
| Elevation | 7,493 ft (2,284 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 120 |
| • Density | 95/sq mi (37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code[4] | Sedalia 80135 |
| Area codes | 303 & 720 |
| GNIS feature[2] | Westcreek CDP |
Geography edit
Westcreek is located in southwestern Douglas County. It is in the valley of West Creek, a north-flowing tributary of Horse Creek and part of the South Platte River watershed.
Colorado State Highway 67 passes through the community, leading north down the West Creek/Horse Creek valley 9 miles (14 km) to Deckers and southeast 15 miles (24 km) to Woodland Park.
The Westcreek CDP has an area of 806 acres (3.263 km2), including 27 acres (0.108 km2) of water.[1]
Demographics edit
The United States Census Bureau initially defined the Westcreek CDP for the United States Census 2000.
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 105 | — |
| 2010 | 129 | +22.9% |
| 2020 | 120 | −7.0% |
| Source: United States Census Bureau | ||
Education edit
The Douglas County School District serves Westcreek.
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b c "State of Colorado Census Designated Places - BAS20 - Data as of January 1, 2020". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 21, 2020.
- ^ a b c "U.S. Board on Geographic Names: Domestic Names". United States Geological Survey. Retrieved December 15, 2020.
- ^ a b United States Census Bureau. "Westcreek CDP; Colorado". Retrieved April 28, 2023.
- ^ a b "Zip Code 80135 Map and Profile". zipdatamaps.com. 2020. Retrieved December 21, 2020.
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- Westcreek, Colorado Mining Claims And Mines
- Douglas County website