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Cotopaxi, CO
Census-designated place in Fremont County, Colorado.
Population
41
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
141
ZIP codes
0
Cotopaxi and its ZIP codes
Cotopaxi at a glance
- Cotopaxi is about 2.5 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
Local data for Cotopaxi, CO
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fremont County. PPP loans are for Cotopaxi.
Unemployment rate
5.8%
Sep 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,152
14,577 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,918
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$375M
FY 2026, $7,665 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Cotopaxi, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
1,480
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
184
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 8°F
13.6 inches of rain a year
Cities near Cotopaxi
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CoaldaleCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 31 |
| HowardCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 16.7 |
| SalidaCity | 20 mi | 2.8 |
| WestcliffeTown | 21 mi | 1.2 |
| SmeltertownCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.1 |
| Poncha SpringsTown | 23 mi | 3.1 |
| Silver CliffTown | 23 mi | 15.5 |
| Cañon CityCity | 25 mi | 12.4 |
| BonanzaTown | 25 mi | 0.4 |
| Lincoln ParkCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 3.8 |
| Park CenterCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 6.5 |
| CrestoneTown | 26 mi | 0.4 |
| BrooksideTown | 27 mi | 0.5 |
| WilliamsburgTown | 28 mi | 3.5 |
| MoffatTown | 28 mi | 2.1 |
| RockvaleTown | 28 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cotopaxi, CO in?
- Cotopaxi is in Fremont County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Cotopaxi, CO?
- About 41 people live in Cotopaxi, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cotopaxi?
- Nearby places include Coaldale (6.3 mi), Howard (8.1 mi), Salida (20 mi), Westcliffe (21 mi), Smeltertown (21 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023