| Coordinates | 39.6553°N 106.8287°W |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 6601 ft |
| Country | United States |
| State | Colorado |
| County | Eagle[1] |
| Mayor | Scott Turnipseed[citation needed] |
| Town Manager | Brandy Reitter[citation needed] |
| Incorporated (town) | April 5, 1905[2] |
| Unit pref | US |
| Area total | 14.663 km² |
| Area land | 14.611 km² |
| Area water | 0.052 km² |
| Population as of | 2020 |
| Population total | 7,511 |
| Population density | 1,331 sq mi |
| Population metro | 55,731 |
| CSA | 134,774 |
| Time zone | MST (UTC−07:00) |
| Time zone (DST) | MDT (UTC−06:00) |
| ZIP code[3] | 81631 |
| Area codes | 970/748 |
| Website | www.townofeagle.org |
Eagle is the home rule town that is the county seat of Eagle County, Colorado, United States.[4][5] The town population was 7,511 at the 2020 United States census, a +15.41% increase since the 2010 census.[6] Eagle is the part of the Edwards, CO Micropolitan Statistical Area.
History
The Eagle, Colorado, post office opened on September 3, 1891,[7] and the Town of Eagle was incorporated on April 5, 1905.[4] The town takes its name from Eagle County, which itself takes its name from the Eagle River.[8]
Geography
Eagle is located west of the center of Eagle County in the valley of the Eagle River, a west-flowing tributary of the Colorado River. The town limits extend southward up the valley of Brush Creek. U.S. Route 6 passes through the center of town, and Interstate 70 passes through the northern side, with access from Exit 147. Vail is 30 miles (48 km) to the east, and Glenwood Springs is 31 miles (50 km) to the west.
At the 2020 United States census, the town had a total area of 3,623 acres (14.663 square kilometres) including 13 acres (0.052 square kilometres) of water.[6]
Climate
The climate of Eagle is characterized by cold winters, hot summers, and relatively little precipitation. Under the Köppen climate classification, Eagle has a warm-summer humid continental climate (Dfb), but it is borderline semi-arid (BSk) due to low rainfall. As a result of the city's high elevation, temperatures drop sharply after sunset.
Demographics
2020 census
As of the 2020 census, Eagle had a population of 7,511. The median age was 37.4 years. 28.1% of residents were under the age of 18 and 9.7% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 102.8 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 99.2 males age 18 and over.[9][10]
93.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 7.0% lived in rural areas.[11]
There were 2,560 households in Eagle, of which 45.9% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 61.1% were married-couple households, 14.2% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 17.9% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 17.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[9]
There were 2,696 housing units, of which 5.0% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.4% and the rental vacancy rate was 3.5%.[9]
| Race | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,321 | 84.2% |
| Black or African American | 35 | 0.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 43 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 47 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 398 | 5.3% |
| Two or more races | 667 | 8.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 1,437 | 19.1% |
2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 6,508 people, 2,183 households, and 1,666 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,417.9 inhabitants per square mile (547.5 /km2). There were 2,416 housing units at an average density of 526.4 /mi2. The racial makeup of the town was 87.3% White, 0.4% African American, 0.8% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 7.9% some other race, and 2.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 22.3% of the population.[12]
There were 2,183 households, out of which 49.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.5% were headed by married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.7% were non-families. 16.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.1% were someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.96 and the average family size was 3.33.[12]
In the town, the population was spread out, with 31.7% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 35.8% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 4.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.9 males.[12]
Income and poverty
For the period 2010–14, the estimated median annual income for a household in the town was $81,571, and the median income for a family was $94,875. Male full-time workers had a median income of $65,156 versus $47,902 for females. The per capita income for the town was $35,426. About 2.0% of families and 4.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.8% of those under age 18 and 28.2% of those age 65 or over.[13]
Community activism
The Eagle community has an involved community, especially when big issues come up for review. In just three years, there were three referendums. In January 2010, voters defeated a 582,000-square foot (54,100-square metre) lifestyle center project called Eagle River Station. In January 2012, voters approved allowing the medical marijuana dispensary to stay in business. (The board of trustees originally allowed the business to open but then the new board of trustees decided to withdraw that permit. The owners of the marijuana dispensary then took it to the vote of the people and the business was allowed to stay open.) In May 2012, voters approved the second vote on the now 732,000-square foot (68,000-square metre) lifestyle center project still called Eagle River Station.
Transportation
Eagle County Regional Airport (IATA:EGE, ICAO:KEGE) is 5 miles (8 km) to the west, located between Eagle and the town of Gypsum. Many airlines provide services from Eagle to various destinations during the ski season months, although in the low season months the airport just has services to Dallas and Denver. ECO Transit provides local transportation from Eagle to Dotsero, Gypsum, Edwards, Avon and Vail.
- Interstate 70 runs east–west connecting the town to Baltimore, Maryland, on its east end, passing through Columbus, Indianapolis, Saint Louis, Kansas City, and Denver, and ends at Interstate 15 in Utah.
- U.S. Highway 6 parallels Interstate 70 in Eagle County, running east–west from Provincetown, Massachusetts, to Bishop, California.
Union Pacific Railroad's tracks cross Eagle, linking the town to Denver, Grand Junction, and Pueblo. The closest Amtrak station is located in Glenwood Springs, 31 miles (50 km) to the west, with daily service of the California Zephyr.
Bustang, Colorado's state-run bus service, connects Eagle to both Grand Junction and Denver.[14]
Education
Eagle is home to two elementary schools and a middle school:
- Brush Creek Elementary School
- Eagle Valley Elementary School
- Eagle Valley Middle School
Eagle Valley High School, located in the neighboring town of Gypsum, serves the students of Eagle.
Recreation
The town has an extensive trail system for mountain biking, hiking and trail running.[15][16]
Notable residents
- Benjamin Kunkel (born 1972), novelist and political economist
See also
- Edwards, CO Micropolitan Statistical Area
- Edwards-Rifle, CO Combined Statistical Area
- List of county seats in Colorado
- List of municipalities in Colorado
- List of populated places in Colorado
- List of post offices in Colorado
References
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- ^ "ZIP Code Lookup". United States Postal Service. Retrieved November 27, 2025.
- ^ "Active Colorado Municipalities". Colorado Department of Local Affairs. Retrieved November 27, 2025.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on July 12, 2012. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
- ^ "Decennial Census P.L. 94-171 Redistricting Data". United States Census Bureau, United States Department of Commerce. August 12, 2021. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
- ^ Bauer, William H.; Ozment, James L.; Willard, John H. (1990). Colorado Post Offices 1859–1989. Golden, Colorado: Colorado Railroad Historical Foundation. ISBN 0-918654-42-4.
- ^ Dawson, John Frank. Place names in Colorado: why 700 communities were so named, 150 of Spanish or Indian origin. Denver, CO: The J. Frank Dawson Publishing Co. p. 19.
- ^ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
- ^ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
- ^ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
- ^ "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (DP-1): Eagle town, Colorado". American Factfinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved January 22, 2016.
- ^ "Selected Economic Characteristics: 2010-2014 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (DP03): Eagle town, Colorado". American Factfinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved January 22, 2016.
- ^ "Bustang Schedules". RideBustang. CDOT. Archived from the original on September 15, 2019. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
- ^ "Profile for Eagle, Colorado, CO". ePodunk. Retrieved September 7, 2012.
- ^ "Eagle, Colorado". City-Data.com. Retrieved September 7, 2012.