Nucla
Town in Montrose County, Colorado
Nucla is a town in Montrose County, Colorado, with 585 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,787 ft (1,764 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Naturita, 3.5 miles S.
- 585residents (2020 Census)
- 5,787 ftelevation · 1,764 m
- 0.7 sq miland area · 1.8 km²
- 845 / sq mipopulation density
- 81424ZIP code
About Nucla
Nucla is a statutory town in Montrose County, Colorado, United States. The population was 585 as of the 2020 census, down from 711 in 2010. Its name comes from the town founders' intent that it serve as a "nucleus" for the surrounding farms and mines, although it has since come to be associated with the growth of uranium mining in the region.
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Living in Nucla
- Median household income
- $42,857
- Median home value
- $141,100
- Median rent
- $929/mo
- Median age
- 55.6
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Nucla had 585 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 585 |
|---|---|
| Density | 845 per sq mi (326 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Nucla at a glance
| State | Colorado (CO) |
|---|---|
| County | Montrose County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 585 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.69 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,787 ft (1,764 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.2667° N, 108.5487° W |
| ZIP code | 81424 |
| Official website | nucla-naturita.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0854935 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Nucla
- Naturita3.5 mi S
- Redvale9.7 mi SE
- Norwood16.9 mi SE
- Placerville33.0 mi SE
- Sawpit35.2 mi SE
- La Sal, UT39.0 mi W
- Dove Creek39.7 mi SW
- Delta42.1 mi NE
- Rico48.8 mi SE
- Spanish Valley, UT49.4 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Nucla
What county is Nucla in?
Nucla is in Montrose County, Colorado.
What is the population of Nucla, CO?
585 people lived in Nucla at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Nucla, CO?
The ZIP code of Nucla is 81424.
What is the elevation of Nucla?
5,787 feet (1,764 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Nucla?
Naturita (3.5 mi), Redvale (9.7 mi), Norwood (16.9 mi), Placerville (33.0 mi), Sawpit (35.2 mi).
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