Black Hawk
City in Gilpin County, Colorado
Black Hawk is a city in Gilpin County, Colorado, with 127 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 8,537 ft (2,602 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Central, 0.9 miles SW.
- 127residents (2020 Census)
- 8,537 ftelevation · 2,602 m
- 3.1 sq miland area · 8.1 km²
- 41 / sq mipopulation density
- 80427ZIP code
About Black Hawk
Black Hawk is a home rule city located in Gilpin County, Colorado, United States. The population was 127 at the 2020 United States census, making it the least populous city (but not town) in Colorado. It was a mining settlement founded in 1859 during the Pike's Peak Gold Rush and is now a part of the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area and the Front Range Urban Corridor.
Black Hawk is located adjacent to Central City, another historic mining settlement in Gregory Gulch. The two cities form the federally designated Central City/Black Hawk National Historic District. The area flourished during the mining boom of the late 19th century following the construction of mills and a railroad link to Golden.
The town declined during the 20th century but has been revived in recent years after the 1991 establishment of casino gambling following a statewide initiative in 1990. In early 2010, the Black Hawk city council passed a law banning the riding of bicycles in the town, drawing a reaction from bicycle advocacy groups and international press. The ban was overturned by the Colorado Supreme Court in 2013.
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Living in Black Hawk
- Median household income
- $116,806
- Median home value
- $496,200
- Median age
- 61.1
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Black Hawk had 127 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 127 |
|---|---|
| Density | 41 per sq mi (16 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Black Hawk at a glance
| State | Colorado (CO) |
|---|---|
| County | Gilpin County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 127 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.12 sq mi (8.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 8,537 ft (2,602 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.8016° N, 105.4935° W |
| ZIP code | 80427 |
| Official website | cityofblackhawk.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0807025 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Black Hawk
- Central0.9 mi SW
- Idaho Springs3.7 mi S
- York Gulch4.2 mi W
- Downieville-Lawson-Dumont6.4 mi W
- Floyd Hill6.5 mi SE
- Blue Valley7.0 mi S
- Mill Creek Park7.8 mi W
- St. Mary's8.2 mi W
- Rollinsville8.5 mi N
- Pine Valley8.8 mi SE
- Coal Creek9.6 mi NE
- Echo Hills9.7 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Black Hawk
What county is Black Hawk in?
Black Hawk is in Gilpin County, Colorado.
What is the population of Black Hawk, CO?
127 people lived in Black Hawk at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Black Hawk, CO?
The ZIP code of Black Hawk is 80427.
What is the elevation of Black Hawk?
8,537 feet (2,602 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Black Hawk?
Central (0.9 mi), Idaho Springs (3.7 mi), York Gulch (4.2 mi), Downieville-Lawson-Dumont (6.4 mi), Floyd Hill (6.5 mi).
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