Southern Ute

Census-designated place in La Plata County, Colorado

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Southern Ute is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in La Plata County, Colorado, with 158 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 6,562 ft (2,000 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ignacio, 3.8 miles NW.

About Southern Ute

Southern Ute is a census-designated place (CDP) on the Southern Ute Indian Reservation in southeastern La Plata County, Colorado, United States. The CDP is a part of the Durango, CO Micropolitan Statistical Area. The population of the Southern Ute CDP was 158 at the United States Census 2020. The Ignacio post office (ZIP Code 81137) now serves the area.

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Median age
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Southern Ute, CO population

Southern Ute had 158 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census158
Density10 per sq mi (4 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Southern Ute at a glance

StateColorado (CO)
CountyLa Plata County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population158 (2020)
Land area15.96 sq mi (41.3 km²)
Elevation6,562 ft (2,000 m)
Coordinates37.0749° N, 107.5933° W
ZIP code81137
Census code (GEOID)0872320

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Southern Ute

What county is Southern Ute in?

Southern Ute is in La Plata County, Colorado.

What is the population of Southern Ute, CO?

158 people lived in Southern Ute at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Southern Ute, CO?

The ZIP code of Southern Ute is 81137.

What is the elevation of Southern Ute?

6,562 feet (2,000 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Southern Ute?

Ignacio (3.8 mi), La Boca (5.6 mi), Middle Mesa (8.1 mi), Arboles (10.2 mi), Bayfield (11.0 mi).

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