Lakeside
Town in Jefferson County, Colorado
Lakeside is a town in Jefferson County, Colorado, with 16 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,364 ft (1,635 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mountain View, 0.3 miles S.
- 16residents (2020 Census)
- 5,364 ftelevation · 1,635 m
- 0.2 sq miland area · 0.5 km²
- 85 / sq mipopulation density
- 80212ZIP code
About Lakeside
The Town of Lakeside is a statutory town in Jefferson County, Colorado, United States. The town population was 16 at the 2020 United States census, making Lakeside the least populous municipality in Colorado. Lakeside is immediately west of the City and County of Denver, the most populous municipality in the state. The Alcott Post Office (ZIP Code 80212) serves Lakeside.
The town's namesake lake is Lake Rhoda, which covers 20% of its total area. A year after its incorporation on November 12, 1907, the Lakeside Amusement Park, nicknamed "White City", opened on the eastern shores. Both town and park were founded by a syndicate led by prominent Denver brewer Adolph Zang, who endeavored to build the resort just across the county line from Denver, and incorporated to move beyond the reach of Denver liquor laws. A shopping mall, Lakeside Center, was built in 1956 on the southern shore, but fell into financial troubles due to lack of business around the turn of the century and was converted into a Walmart and strip mall circa 2010. The amusement park, shopping area, and lake occupy almost all of the tiny municipality. Residences are limited to a handful of houses in the southeast corner of the town occupied by employees of the amusement park.
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Lakeside had 16 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 16 |
|---|---|
| Density | 85 per sq mi (33 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lakeside at a glance
| State | Colorado (CO) |
|---|---|
| County | Jefferson County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 16 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.19 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,364 ft (1,635 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.7791° N, 105.0578° W |
| ZIP code | 80212 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0842495 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lakeside
- Mountain View0.3 mi S
- Edgewater2.0 mi S
- Berkley2.4 mi NE
- Wheat Ridge2.5 mi W
- Twin Lakes4.2 mi NE
- North Washington4.6 mi NE
- Sherrelwood5.0 mi NE
- Shaw Heights5.5 mi N
- Fairmount6.1 mi W
- Arvada6.2 mi NW
- East Pleasant View6.3 mi SW
- Federal Heights6.4 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Lakeside
What county is Lakeside in?
Lakeside is in Jefferson County, Colorado.
What is the population of Lakeside, CO?
16 people lived in Lakeside at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lakeside, CO?
The ZIP code of Lakeside is 80212.
What is the elevation of Lakeside?
5,364 feet (1,635 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lakeside?
Mountain View (0.3 mi), Edgewater (2.0 mi), Berkley (2.4 mi), Wheat Ridge (2.5 mi), Twin Lakes (4.2 mi).
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