Roxborough Park, Colorado

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Roxborough Park, Colorado
Roxborough Park
Roxborough Park
Location of the Roxborough Park CDP in Douglas County, Colorado. Colorado
Location of the Roxborough Park CDP in Douglas County, Colorado. Colorado
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Coordinates: 39°26′57″N 105°04′29″W / 39.44917°N 105.07472°W / 39.44917; -105.07472 (Roxborough Park CDP, Colorado)Coordinates: 39°26′57″N 105°04′29″W / 39.44917°N 105.07472°W / 39.44917; -105.07472 (Roxborough Park CDP, Colorado)[1]
CountryFile:Flag of the United States.svg United States
StateTemplate:Country data Colorado
CountyDouglas County
Government
 • Typeunincorporated community
Area
 • TotalTemplate:Infobox settlement/areadisp
 • LandTemplate:Infobox settlement/areadisp
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Population
 • Total9,416
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Time zoneUTC-7 (MST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP Code[4]
Littleton 80125
Area codes303 & 720
GNIS feature ID2409221[1]

Roxborough Park 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 Roxborough Park CDP was 9,416 at the United States Census 2020.[3] The Roxborough Village Metropolitan District and the Roxborough Water and Sanitation District provide services. The Littleton post office (Zip Code 80125) serves the area.[4]

Geography

Roxborough Park sits at the foot of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. The Dakota Hogback, a prominent sandstone ridge, runs north–south through the community. The CDP is bordered to the west by Pike National Forest, and Roxborough State Park, known for its dramatic sandstone formations, is on the southern edge of the community. Downtown Denver is 25 miles (40 km) to the northeast.


File:A view of the ridge from the Roxborough state park - March 2026.jpg


The Roxborough Park CDP has an area of 5,989 acres (24.238 km2), including 81 acres (0.327 km2) of water.[2]

Demographics

The United States Census Bureau initially defined the Roxborough Park CDP for the United States Census 2000. Template:Historical populations

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, Roxborough Park had a population of 9,416. The median age was 42.0 years. 23.9% of residents were under the age of 18 and 14.6% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 100.7 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 99.8 males age 18 and over.[5][6]

95.5% of residents lived in urban areas, while 4.5% lived in rural areas.[7]

There were 3,374 households in Roxborough Park, of which 36.0% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 75.3% were married-couple households, 10.0% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 10.1% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 11.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[5]

There were 3,449 housing units, of which 2.2% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.7% and the rental vacancy rate was 3.4%.[5]

Racial composition as of the 2020 census[6]
Race Number Percent
White 7,928 84.2%
Black or African American 55 0.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native 77 0.8%
Asian 197 2.1%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 10 0.1%
Some other race 192 2.0%
Two or more races 957 10.2%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 914 9.7%

Education

The Douglas County School District serves Roxborough Park.

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The Roxborough branch of Douglas County Libraries.

Places of interest

Roxborough is situated next to Pike National Forest, two state parks and an abundance of recreational opportunities. It is also host to historical and archaeological sites. Roxborough State Park is to the south, with abundant wildlife, red rock formations and connections to multiple trail systems. Chatfield State Park is slightly farther to the north, with boating, fishing, camping, horseback riding, an off-leash dog park, remote-control flying field and an extensive trail system. Waterton Canyon (on the South Platte River) and the High Line Canal are owned by Denver Water and offer a beautiful road and trail system for hikers, runners, cyclists and equestrians.

In 1960, while digging a pond, Charles Lamb discovered Columbian mammoth remains on what is now Lamb Spring, the site of one of the largest collection of mammoth bones in the state.

Arrowhead Golf Club is one of the most scenic golf courses in the Greater Denver area, and a popular venue for weddings and events.[8]

See also

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Template:GNIS
  2. 2.0 2.1 "State of Colorado Census Designated Places - BAS20 - Data as of January 1, 2020". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 21, 2020.
  3. 3.0 3.1 United States Census Bureau. "Roxborough Park CDP, Colorado". Retrieved April 17, 2023.
  4. 4.0 4.1 "Zip Code 80125 Map and Profile". zipdatamaps.com. 2020. Retrieved December 21, 2020.
  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
  6. 6.0 6.1 "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
  7. "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
  8. "In Littleton, Arrowhead Golf Club is one of Denver, Colorado's most scenic golf courses". Golf Channel. Retrieved June 22, 2022.

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