Grand Junction, Colorado
Grand Junction: The most populous city in Mesa County, Colorado. It is located on the Colorado River in western Colorado. Grand Junction is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Museum of the West and the Colorado National Monument.
About
Grand Junction is a city located in the county of Mesa in the U.S. state of Colorado. Its population at the 2010 census was 58,566. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 63,447 inhabitants.
The city was created 142 years ago in 1882.
Quick Facts about Grand Junction
| Population : | 63,447 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Colorado (United States) |
| County : | Mesa County |
| Postal code : | 81501–81507 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 970 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.97% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.03% |
| Altitude : | 4,583 feet / 1397 meters |
| Capital city : | Grand Junction is capital of Mesa County |
| Establishment : | July 07, 1882 (142 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time : | 21:53:21 (21st December 2024) |
| Population growth : | 7.69% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Grand Junction is located at 39°3'50"N 108°33'2"W (39.0638700, -108.5506500).
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- Official Website
Official website of Grand Junction
Demographics
The population of Grand Junction increased by 7.69% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 58,566 | - | census |
| 2011 | 59,475 | 1.53% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 59,660 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 59,809 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 59,643 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 60,389 | 1.24% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 61,236 | 1.38% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 61,995 | 1.22% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 63,131 | 1.8% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 63,597 | 0.73% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 63,447 | -0.24% | estimation process |
Where to Stay in Grand Junction
1 Rose Hill Hospitality House
605 26 1/2 Rd, Grand Junction, CO 81506, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Grand Junction
1 Grand Junction City Hall
250 N 5th St, Grand Junction, CO 81501 ➦ Show Map
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2 City of Grand Junction : Fleet Services
333 West Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81501 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Grand Junction (30)
People born in Grand Junction, including fencer Rebecca Ward, writer Marilyn Ferguson, triathlete Ben Hoffman, .
List
- Elmo Smith (American politician (1909-1968)) he was born in 19/11/1909
- Natalie Bieser (American artist) she was born in 14/12/1948
- Roger Dashen (American physicist) he was born in 05/05/1938
- John E. Walsh (American university teacher (1919-1972)) he was born in 28/05/1919
- Bill Musgrave (American football player) he was born in 11/11/1967
- Brian Matusz (American baseball player) he was born in 11/02/1987
- Owen Aspinall (Governor of American Samoa) he was born in 21/09/1927
- Shana Zadrick (American model) she was born in 14/02/1969
- Bernie Buescher (American politician) he was born in 11/07/1949
- Brandon Swartzendruber (American soccer player) he was born in 02/04/1985
- Dick Nourse (American journalist) he was born in 01/01/1940
- Jane E. Norton (American politician) she was born in 12/10/1954
- Michael Strobl (former United States Marine Corps officer) he was born in 01/01/1977
- Sven Erik Holmes (American judge) he was born in 13/02/1951
- James L. Voss (American veterinarian and equine specialist) he was born in 17/04/1934
- Jimmy Serrano (American baseball player) he was born in 09/05/1976
- Bryce Saddoris (American amateur wrestler) he was born in 22/02/1988
- Ben Garland (American football player) he was born in 06/04/1988
Schools in Grand Junction
College & universities near Grand Junction, CO
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 126164 | The Salon Professional Academy-Grand Junction | Grand Junction (CO) | 81501 |
| 127556 | Colorado Mesa University | Grand Junction (CO) | 81501-3122 |
| 128188 | Intellitec College-Grand Junction | Grand Junction (CO) | 81506 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Grand Junction, CO
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GJT | Grand Junction | 339 South 1st Street | RAIL |
| GSC | Glenwood Springs | 413 7th Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Grand Junction
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Junction Post Office | Grand Junction (CO) | 81501 |
| Fruitval Post Office | Grand Junction (CO) | 81504 |
| Clifton Post Office | Clifton (CO) | 81520 |
| Grand Junction Carrier Annex Post Office | Grand Junction (CO) | 81505 |
| Whitewater Post Office | Whitewater (CO) | 81527 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Grand Junction , Iowa human settlement in Greene County, Iowa, United States of America with a population of 757 people.
- Grand Junction , Tennessee human settlement in Tennessee, United States of America with a population of 265 people.
Other cities in Mesa County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Mesa County , CO.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fruita | 14,295 | Home Rule Municipality located in the western part of Mesa County, Colorado |
| Fruitvale | 7,675 | Census-designated place in Mesa County, Colorado |
| Orchard Mesa | 6,836 | Census-designated place in Mesa County, Colorado |
| Palisade | 2,797 | Town in Colorado |
| Collbran | 727 | Human settlement in Mesa County, Colorado, United States of America |
| De Beque | 546 | Human settlement in Mesa County, Colorado, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Grand Junction distances to largest Colorado cities
