Idaho Springs, CO is a small mountain town located in Clear Creek County near the Arapaho National Forest. With a population of just under 2,000 people, Idaho Springs offers both tourists and locals alike access to year-round outdoor activities in beautiful settings. Local businesses such as Seattle's Best Coffee and Boise Foothills offer visitors an array of dining options. The Indiana Jones and the Rocky Mountains Museum provides information on the iconic films filmed in the area and serves as a great educational opportunity for all ages. Outdoor activities range from skiing at Loveland Ski Area to fly fishing along Clear Creek River or hiking around Echo Lake Park. For those who prefer team sports, Idaho Springs also hosts local sporting events including baseball games at Memorial Park or softball tournaments at the Meadows Ball Diamonds. Other organizations such as the Idaho Springs Chamber of Commerce are dedicated to supporting both local businesses and tourism in the area.
The population in Idaho Springs is 2,044. There are 908 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Idaho Springs is 40.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Idaho Springs is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Idaho Springs
- 47.0% are married
- 19.7% are divorced
- 31.4% are married with children
- 17.6% have children, but are single
Race in Idaho Springs
- 81.9% are White
- 3.2% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 9.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 5.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander