Cortez
City in Montezuma County, Colorado
Cortez is a city in Montezuma County, Colorado, with 8,766 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 6,191 ft (1,887 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Dolores, 9.6 miles NE.
- 8,766residents (2020 Census)
- 6,191 ftelevation · 1,887 m
- 6.2 sq miland area · 16.1 km²
- 1,413 / sq mipopulation density
- 81321ZIP code
About Cortez
Cortez is a home-rule municipality that is the county seat of and the most populous municipality in Montezuma County, Colorado, United States. The city's population was 8,766 at the 2020 United States census.
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Living in Cortez
- Median household income
- $54,247
- Median home value
- $272,900
- Median rent
- $984/mo
- Median age
- 36.4
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Cortez had 8,766 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,766 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,413 per sq mi (546 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cortez at a glance
| State | Colorado (CO) |
|---|---|
| County | Montezuma County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 8,766 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.20 sq mi (16.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km²) |
| Elevation | 6,191 ft (1,887 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.3498° N, 108.5761° W |
| ZIP code | 81321 |
| Official website | cityofcortez.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0817375 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cortez
- Dolores9.6 mi NE
- Lewis11.5 mi NW
- Towaoc12.6 mi SW
- Mancos15.5 mi E
- Marvel29.7 mi SE
- Aneth, UT33.5 mi W
- Dove Creek34.0 mi NW
- La Plata, NM37.5 mi SE
- Rico37.9 mi NE
- Shiprock, NM39.3 mi S
- Teec Nos Pos, AZ39.4 mi SW
- Montezuma Creek, UT39.9 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Cortez
What county is Cortez in?
Cortez is in Montezuma County, Colorado.
What is the population of Cortez, CO?
8,766 people lived in Cortez at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cortez, CO?
The ZIP code of Cortez is 81321.
What is the elevation of Cortez?
6,191 feet (1,887 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cortez?
Dolores (9.6 mi), Lewis (11.5 mi), Towaoc (12.6 mi), Mancos (15.5 mi), Marvel (29.7 mi).
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