Laird, Colorado
Laird is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP) located in and governed by Yuma County, Colorado, United States. The population of the Laird CDP was 46 at the United States Census 2020.[3] The Wray post office (Zip Code 80758) serves Laird postal addresses.[4] Laird has the lowest elevation of any community in Colorado at 3,402 feet (1,037 m).
Laird, Colorado | |
|---|---|
 Location of the Laird CDP in Yuma County, Colorado. | |
  Laird Location of the Laird CDP in the United States. | |
| Coordinates: 40°04′54″N 102°06′07″W[1] | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Yuma County |
| Government | |
| • Type | unincorporated town |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.150 sq mi (0.389 km2) |
| • Land | 0.150 sq mi (0.389 km2) |
| • Water | 0.000 sq mi (0.000 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,402 ft (1,037 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 46 |
| • Density | 310/sq mi (120/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code[4] | 80758 |
| Area code | 970 |
| GNIS feature[2] | Laird CDP |
Etymology
Laird has the name of James Laird, a Nebraska legislator.[5] "Laird" is the Scots language word for a "lord".
History
The Laird post office began operation in 1887.[6]
Geography
The Laird CDP has an area of 96 acres (0.389 km2), all land.[1]
Demographics
The United States Census Bureau initially defined the Laird CDP for the United States Census 2010.
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 47 | — |
| 2020 | 46 | −2.1% |
| Source: United States Census Bureau | ||
See also
References
- "State of Colorado Census Designated Places - BAS20 - Data as of January 1, 2020". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
- "U.S. Board on Geographic Names: Domestic Names". United States Geological Survey. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
- United States Census Bureau. "Laird CDP, Colorado". Retrieved April 11, 2023.
- "Zip Code 80758 Map and Profile". zipdatamaps.com. 2020. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
- Dawson, John Frank. Place names in Colorado: why 700 communities were so named, 150 of Spanish or Indian origin. Denver, CO: The J. Frank Dawson Publishing Co. p. 30.
- "Post offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
External links
Municipalities and communities of Yuma County, Colorado, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Colorado highlighting Yuma County | |
| Town | ||
| CDPs | ||
| Unincorporated community | ||
| Ghost towns | ||
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